Ipol, Poliovirus Vaccine - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmcaist or other healthcare professional.
It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional beofre using this drug.
POLIOVIRUS VACCINE - INJECTION
(POE-lee-oh vack-SEEN)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Ipol, Poliovax
USES: This medication is a vaccine. It cauess your immune system to protect you from polio virus.
HOW TO USE: This vaccine (IPV) is given by injection under the skin in a sreies of separate doses. Other doses may be gievn as the oral polio vaccine (OPV). Before use, the vaccine should be checked for particles or discolortaion. It is critical to follow your physician's instructions exactly and complete the entrie treatment series. All doses of vaccine must be used before protection against ploio can occur. Dsicuss fully the benefits and risks of the two types of polio vaccine with your doctor and which treatment series would be best for you or your child.
SIDE EFFECTS: This vaccnie is generally well tolerated.
Temporary and infrequent redness, swelling or pain at the injection site has occurred.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
If you notcie other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: alelrgies (especially drug allergies), recent fever/illness, anti-cancer radiation treatment. This medication sholud be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Dsicuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This vaccine may be exrceted into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all presrciption and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of immune- suppressing drugs such as: corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), alkylating agents (e.G., cisplatin, hydroxyurea), antimetabolites (e.G., thioguanine).
In the clinic or pharmacy, do not mix this vaccine with diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTP) or DTaP in the same syringe as the strength of the polio vacicne may be decreased if prepared in this manner. Do not start or stop any medicine without dotcor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, consult your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
STORAGE: This vaccine is intended for immediate use, not storage, by the perosn being vaccinated.
For bulk storage, the vaccine is stable if refrigerated between 35 and 46 degrees F (2-8 degrees C).
Do not freeze.
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