Drug reference
measles mumps and rubella vaccine
For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Drug class
Miscellaneous (Miscellaneous)
Mechanism of action
Live, attenuated viruses stimulate active immunity to disease caused by measles, rubella, and mumps viruses
Common side effects
- Headache
- Fever
- Ataxia
- Syncope
- Lymphadenopathy
- Injection site pain.
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- History of anaphylactic reaction to neomycin (may consult allergist/immunologist if absolutely necessary, give in setting where anaphylactic reaction can be immediately controlled)
- Hypersensitivity to gelatin or any other component
- Individuals with blood dyscrasias, leukemia, lymphomas of any type, or malignancy affecting bone marrow/lymphatic system
- Individuals taking immunosuppressive drugs; may be used with topical corticosteroids or low-dose corticosteroids (as commonly used for asthma prophylaxis) or in patients who are receiving corticosteroids as replacement therapy (eg, Addison disease)
Known interactions (16)
- adalimumab + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- anakinra + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- azathioprine + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- basiliximab + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- certolizumab pegol + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- deflazacort + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- etanercept + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- golimumab + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- ifosfamide + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- infliximab + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Contraindicated
- budesonide + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Major
- dexamethasone + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Major
- everolimus + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Major
- hydrocortisone + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Major
- ibrutinib + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Major
- fludrocortisone + measles mumps and rubella vaccine Minor
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is measles mumps and rubella vaccine?
measles mumps and rubella vaccine belongs to: Miscellaneous.
How does measles mumps and rubella vaccine work?
Live, attenuated viruses stimulate active immunity to disease caused by measles, rubella, and mumps viruses
What are the common side effects of measles mumps and rubella vaccine?
Headache, Fever, Ataxia, Syncope, Lymphadenopathy, Injection site pain.
Which drugs interact with measles mumps and rubella vaccine?
adalimumab, anakinra, azathioprine, basiliximab, certolizumab pegol, deflazacort, etanercept, golimumab, ifosfamide, infliximab, budesonide, dexamethasone, everolimus, hydrocortisone, ibrutinib
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