Prevenar 13 Injection: Protection Against 13 Serotypes of Pneumococcal Infection

Prevenar 13 Injection

Uses:

• Meningitis (inflammation around the brain and spinal cord);
• Pneumonia (lung infection);
• Sepsis or bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream);
• Ear infection.

Important Information:

• Do not take if you are allergic to the Pneumococcal vaccine or any other ingredients in this medicine or any other vaccine with diphtheria toxoid.
• Do not take if you have a severe infection with a fever (over 38°C).
• Inform your doctor about present and past medical problems, breathing problems, bleeding, and bruising condition.
• Inform your doctor if you have a low resistance to the infection (weekend immune system or seizures).
• Notify your doctor if your child is prematurely born (at or before 28 weeks of gestation).
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, or think you might be pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Do not self-administer. A well-trained doctor should inject Prevenar 13 injection.

Interaction with other drugs:

• Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment.

Storage:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in a refrigerator (2°C to 8°C).
• Do not freeze.

Administration:

• Prevenar 13 injection is administered into a muscle or deep under the skin.
• A second dose of Prevenar 13 injection is not usually given until at least three years after the first dose.
• Healthy people do not usually need a second dose; however, persons at increased risk of serious pneumococcal infection (such as those with no spleen or a spleen that does not work properly) may be suggested.

Safety Advice:

• Pregnancy: inform your medical profession if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby or breastfeeding.
• Breastfeeding: it is unknown whether the ingredient of Prevenar 13 injection passes to the breast milk.
• Lungs: it is unknown whether Prevenar 13 injection is safe for patients with lung problems.
• Liver: it is unknown whether Prevenar 13 injection is safe for patients with liver problems.
• Alcohol: it is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking a Prevenar 13 injection is safe.
• Driving: it is unknown whether Prevenar 13 injection alters the ability to drive or operate the machine.

Side Effects:

• Serious: difficulty in breathing, blue discoloration of lips or tongue, dizziness, fever, joint swelling, muscle pain, swelling of lips, tongue, throat, neck, hand, feet, or ankles, skin hives and rashes.
• Common: swelling and hardening at the injection site, soreness, pain, redness.

Word of Advice:

• Seek the doctor’s advice before getting the injection.
• Inform your doctor if you consume any other medicine, including antibiotics.
• Contact your doctor instantly if you experience any side effects.

FAQs:

1. Which types of pneumonia will be protected by Prevenar 13 injection?

   • Prevenar 13 injection prevents the most common bacterial strains that cause pneumonia, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae. It does not protect against viral or other types of bacterial pneumonia.

2. My mother is around 65 years old. Is she can get Prevenar 13 injection?

   • Yes, it is generally recommended for individuals aged 65 and above to receive Prevenar 13 injection. Prevenar 13 injection is particularly important for older adults as they are at an excessive risk of developing complications from pneumococcal pneumonia.

3. Can I take up Prevenar 13 injection along with other injections?

   • Yes, Prevenar 13 injection can typically be given alongside other injections.

4. How long Prevenar 13 injection work in my body?

   • Prevenar 13 injection provides long-term protection, but the duration can vary among individuals. Prevenar 13 injection offers protection for several years, and booster doses may be recommended in certain cases, especially for individuals with compromised immune systems.

5. I already had the Pneumococcal vaccine for two years. Is that okay if I take up Prevenar 13 injection again?

   • Yes, getting another shot after a couple of years is totally alright. Prevenar 13 injection can protect against future infections and potentially prevent pneumonia-related complications.

Fact Box:

• Molecule Name: Pneumococcal Vaccine
• Therapeutic class: Anti-infection
• Pharmacological class: Anti-bacterial
• Indications: Pneumonia, Sepsis or bacteremia, Ear infection, Meningitis

Tags: prevenar, vaccine, injection, healthcare, immunization, medicalproduct, prevenar13, vaccination