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Varicella zoster virus glycoprotein e
Varicella zoster virus glycoprotein e is a medicine in the class miscellaneous. It is used for herpes zoster.
- Classe del farmaco: Miscellaneous
- Indicato per: herpes zoster
Ultimo aggiornamento Fonti: EMA SmPC
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In breve
- Classe del farmaco
- Miscellaneous
- Codice ATC
- J07BK03
- Nomi commerciali
- 1
- Paesi e mercati
- 1
Per cosa si usa
Come agisce
Combines the VZV-specific antigen gE with the adjuvant system AS01B to induce antigen-specific cellular and humoral immune responses in individuals with pre-existing immunity against VZV.
Dose abituale nell'adulto (sintesi del foglio illustrativo)
Prevention of herpes zoster and post-herpetic neuralgia: primary schedule of two doses of 0.5 mL each, intramuscular; second dose 2 months after the first.
Gravidanza e allattamento
- Gravidanza
- Unknown Non-live recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) for older or immunocompromised adults. Data in pregnancy are insufficient; no harm in rats. EU label: preferably avoid as a precaution. Vaccinate after delivery unless there is a strong reason.
- Allattamento
- Safe Not known if it passes into milk. It is a non-live vaccine; CDC and LactMed: vaccines given to a nursing mother do not affect breastfeeding safety, and breastfeeding is not a contraindication to shingles vaccines.
Effetti indesiderati segnalati
- Injection site pain
- Myalgia
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Chills and fever
Controindicazioni
- Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any excipients.
Chi deve prestare attenzione
- Appropriate medical treatment and supervision should be readily available in case of anaphylaxis.
- Postpone vaccination in acute severe febrile illness; minor infections such as a cold do not require deferral.
- Give with caution in thrombocytopenia or coagulation disorders because of bleeding risk with intramuscular injection.
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What is Varicella zoster virus glycoprotein e used for?
Varicella zoster virus glycoprotein e is a medicine in the class miscellaneous. It is used for Herpes zoster, Postherpetic neuralgia.
What side effects have been reported with Varicella zoster virus glycoprotein e?
Injection site pain, Myalgia, Fatigue, Headache, Gastrointestinal symptoms, Chills and fever.
Can Varicella zoster virus glycoprotein e be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Unknown. Non-live recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) for older or immunocompromised adults. Data in pregnancy are insufficient; no harm in rats. EU label: preferably avoid as a precaution. Vaccinate after delivery unless there is a strong reason. Breastfeeding: Safe. Not known if it passes into milk. It is a non-live vaccine; CDC and LactMed: vaccines given to a nursing mother do not affect breastfeeding safety, and breastfeeding is not a contraindication to shingles vaccines.
What does Varicella zoster virus glycoprotein e interact with?
MediHelp does not list a checked interaction for Varicella zoster virus glycoprotein e yet. Always tell your pharmacist about every medicine you take.
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