Influenza Vaccine, Recombinant Hemagglutinin Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Influenza Vaccine, Recombinant Hemagglutinin, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
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Generic Name : Influenza Vaccine, Recombinant Hemagglutinin Pronunciation : IN-floo-EN-zaBrand Names or Trade Names of Influenza Vaccine, Recombinant Hemagglutinin
International :
Flublok
Why is Influenza Vaccine, Recombinant Hemagglutinin Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a vaccine for seasonal influenza caused by virus subtypes A (H1N1 and H3N2) and one of type B. It is approved for use in persons from 18 to 49 years of age.When should Influenza Vaccine, Recombinant Hemagglutinin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity, Guillain-Barré syndrome.What is the dosage of Influenza Vaccine, Recombinant Hemagglutinin?
IM- Single 0.5ml dose contains 135μg HA antigen per vial.How should Influenza Vaccine, Recombinant Hemagglutinin be taken?
It comes as a sterile solution for injection.What are the warnings and precautions for Influenza Vaccine, Recombinant Hemagglutinin?
• Do not administer this medication to pregnant, nursing mothers, pediatric (0 to less than 18 years of age) and geriatric (above 50 years of age). Safety and effectiveness have not been established for these people.• Caution should be exercised in patients who receive immunocompromised and immunosuppressive therapy. This medication may diminish immune response.
What are the side effects of Influenza Vaccine, Recombinant Hemagglutinin?
Common - Injection site-pain, redness, bruising, swelling.Systemic - Headache, fatigue, muscle pain, fever, nausea, chills, respiratory infections, mucus discharge from the nose and muscle pain.
What are the other precautions for Influenza Vaccine, Recombinant Hemagglutinin?
Avoid excess dosage.Flublok has a shelf life of only 16 weeks from the date of manufacture, therefore precaution should be taken before purchase. Do not use after expiration date shown on the label.
What are the storage conditions for Influenza Vaccine, Recombinant Hemagglutinin?
Store refrigerated between 2° and 8°C (36° and 46°F) away from light.Do not freeze. Discard if product has been frozen.
