Drug interactions
Prednisolone + Rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived
Severity: Major
Prednisolone and Rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived: major interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids can impair the antibody response to this inactivated rabies vaccine, and inadequate immunity can be fatal after exposure. Vaccination should not be withheld.
What this interaction means in plain words
Prednisolone and Rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for.
Why it happens
Glucocorticoid immunosuppression reduces vaccine-induced antibody production.
What to do
Give the vaccine as indicated, with immune globulin for post-exposure prophylaxis where applicable. Check rabies neutralising antibody titres afterward in patients on immunosuppressive doses.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Does the benefit of taking both outweigh the risk in my case?
- Do I need any blood test, ECG or other check while on both?
- What early warning signs should I watch for, and what should I do if they appear?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Prednisolone with Rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived?
MediHelp rates the interaction as major. Prednisolone and Rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived can interact in a way that may be serious. Using them together is sometimes necessary, but it needs a deliberate decision by the prescriber, a plan for monitoring, and clear advice on the warning signs to watch for. Corticosteroids can impair the antibody response to this inactivated rabies vaccine, and inadequate immunity can be fatal after exposure. Vaccination should not be withheld.
How serious is the interaction between Prednisolone and Rabies vaccine chick embryo cell derived?
MediHelp rates it major, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give the vaccine as indicated, with immune globulin for post-exposure prophylaxis where applicable. Check rabies neutralising antibody titres afterward in patients on immunosuppressive doses.
What other medicines interact with Prednisolone?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Prednisolone with, for example, Bcg vaccine live, Measles mumps and rubella vaccine live, Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live. The full list is on the Prednisolone page.
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