Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23

Information About Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23

About Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23

The Medicine Brand PNU Immune 23 is manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Limited and mainly contents the generic drug Anti Pnemococcal.

Pakaging

1 Vial

Active Ingredients For Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23

Anti Pnemococcal 23

Diseases List For Which Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23 Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For Pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for individuals at increased risk of pneumococcal infection as follows age over 65 years asplenia or splenic dysfunction including homozygous sickle cell disease and coeliac disease which could lead to splenic dysfunction chronic respiratory disease includes asthma treated with continuous or frequent use of a systemic corticosteroid chronic heart disease chronic renal disease chronic liver disease diabetes mellitus requiring insulin or oral hypoglycaemic drugs immune deficiency because of disease eg HIV infection or treatment including prolonged systemic corticosteroid treatment presence of cochlear implant conditions where leakage of cerebrospinal fluid may occur Child under 5 years with a history of invasive pneumococcal disease Choice of vaccine The 7valent pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine PCV7 is now a component of the primary course of childhood immunisation The recommended schedule consists of 3 doses the first at 2 months of age the second at 4 months and the third at 13 months Children at increased risk should also receive a single dose of the 23valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine PPV23 after their second birthday Children at increased risk of pneumococcal infection presenting late for vaccination should receive 2 doses separated by at least 1 month of pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine PCV7 before the age of 12 months and a third dose at 13 months

Other Significations For Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23

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Precautions To Be Taken Before Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23

Before using this medication tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescriptionherbal products you may use especially of blood thinners eg warfarin heparin high blood pressure medicinesThis document does not contain all possible interactions Therefore before using this product tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use Keep a list of all your medications with you and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23

Can We Take Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23 During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23

Can We Use Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23 During Lactation

Lactation Class L5 Studies in breastfeeding mothers have demonstrated that there is significant and documented risk to the infant based on human experience or it is a medication that has a high risk of causing significant damage to an infant The risk of using the drug in breastfeeding women clearly outweighs any possible benefit from breastfeeding The drug is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding an infant

Side Effects Of Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Anti Pnemococcal- Pnu Immune 23