Drug reference
human papillomavirus vaccine
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Drug class
Miscellaneous (Miscellaneous)
Mechanism of action
Induces humoral immune response, Recombinant vaccine that targets 9 HPV subtypes: 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58
Common side effects
- Headache
- Injection site swelling
- Injection site erythema
- Injection site pain.
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is human papillomavirus vaccine?
human papillomavirus vaccine belongs to: Miscellaneous.
How does human papillomavirus vaccine work?
Induces humoral immune response, Recombinant vaccine that targets 9 HPV subtypes: 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58
What are the common side effects of human papillomavirus vaccine?
Headache, Injection site swelling, Injection site erythema, Injection site pain.
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