Manufacturer: Zydus Cadila
Salt Composition : Rabies vaccine, Human(1500IU)
Vial of 1 Injection
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Vaxirab 1500IU Injection is given by injection by a doctor or nurse. It is administered post thorough washing (for about 15 minutes, with soap and copious amounts of water) of all bite wounds as early as possible. The sooner treatment is begun after exposure, the better. Post-exposure anti-rabies vaccination should always include administration of both Immunoglobulin and vaccine, with the exception of persons who have previously received complete vaccination regimens. It is very very important to complete the course of the vaccine to prevent this fatal disease.
The most common side effects include pain, joint pain, vaccination site redness as well as swelling. They do not normally last very long. Sitting or lying down can sometimes help. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you.
Before having the injection, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a vaccine. Some other medicines may react with the rabies vaccine, so let your doctor know about all the medicine you are taking as well.
Vaxirab 1500IU Injection is an inactivated vaccine. It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses.
Rabies vaccine must NOT be given in the gluteals due to the possibility of poor absorption from that site and lower neutralizing antibody titers. Two inactivated, cell culture rabies vaccines are currently available in the United States: human diploid cell vaccine (HDCV) or purified chick embryo cell vaccine (PCEC).
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Vaxirab
Pain
Joint pain
Injection site redness
Injection site swelling
Swelling of lymph nodes
Corticosteroids, other immunosuppressive agents, anti-malarials, and immunosuppressive illnesses can interfere with the development of active immunity after vaccination. For persons with immunosuppression, preexposure prophylaxis should be administered with the awareness that the immune response might be inadequate.
Vaxirab 1500IU Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vaxirab 1500IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Vaxirab 1500IU Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Rabies vaccine is given to persons who have been exposed (eg, by a bite, scratch, or lick) to an animal that is known, or thought, to have rabies. This is called post-exposure prophylaxis. Rabies vaccine may also be given ahead of time to persons who have a high risk of getting infected with rabies virus.
Drug-Drug Interactions: RABIES VACCINE HUMAN may interact with corticosteroids (hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, dexamethasone, prednisone) and immunosuppressive drugs (azathioprine, mycophenolate, cyclosporine).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interaction found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: RABIES VACCINE HUMAN should be given with caution, especially if you have a history of asthma or hay fever and blood disorder.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
HYDROCORTISONE
METHYLPREDNISOLONE
PREDNISOLONE
DEXAMETHASONE
PREDNISONE
AZATHIOPRINE
MYCOPHENOLATE
CYCLOSPORINE
Kindly do not self administer.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Vaxirab 1500IU Injection, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Vaxirab 1500IU Injection helps prevent rabies.
It is given as an injection into the muscle of the upper arm.
If you are at risk of being bitten, the vaccine is given as a course of three injections on 0, 3, and 7 days. A booster dose is needed one year after completing this course.
You may experience headaches or fatigue. Inform your doctor who may prescribe you a suitable painkiller to give you relief. Never self-medicate.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How does rabies spread?
The rabies virus is transmitted in the saliva of infected animals. People usually become infected with the virus if they get bitten by an infected animal. However, any contact with the saliva of an infected animal (alive or dead) can potentially lead to rabies infection if the person has an opening in the skin or the saliva gets into their eyes, nose or mouth.
Q. Is rabies preventable?
Rabies is a 100% preventable disease. Proper wound management and simultaneous administration of Vaxirab 1500IU Injection combined with rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) is considered invariably effective in preventing rabies, even after high-risk exposure.
Q. What are the symptoms of rabies?
The rabies virus attacks the nervous system (brain and spinal cord). The first symptoms of rabies are similar to a flu-like illness which can be identified as fever, headache and general discomfort. Within days, the disease can progress to symptoms such as anxiety, confusion, agitation, abnormal behavior, delirium and hallucinations.
Q. Who should get this vaccine?
Rabies vaccine is recommended for persons in high-risk occupational groups, such as veterinarians and their staff, animal handlers, rabies researchers and certain laboratory workers. International travelers who are likely to come in contact with animals in areas where cases of dog rabies are common. People should remain cautious and must get Vaxirab 1500IU Injection, especially if they will have limited access to appropriate medical care in such areas.
