Cervarix Pharmacology

Cervarix

About Cervarix
Human papillomavirus vaccine type 16 L1protein 20 mcg, human papillomavirus vaccine type 18 L1protein 20 mcg/0.5 mL(ASO4 adjuvanted).
Mechanism of Action of Cervarix
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) type 16 and 18 cause about 70% of cervical cancer. HPV bivalent (types 16 and 18) vaccine is a non-infectious vaccine produced by recombinant technology, which contains virus-like particles (VLP) of the major capsid L1 protein of oncogenic HPV types 16 and 18. Efficacy of vaccine may be mediated by the production of IgG neutralizing antibodies against the HPV-L1 capsid proteins.
Pharmacokinets of Cervarix
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Onset of Action for Cervarix
N/A
Duration of Action for Cervarix
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Half Life of Cervarix
N/A
Side Effects of Cervarix
1.Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site
2.Fatigue
3.Headache
4.Fever
5.Myalgia
6.Arthralgia
7.GI symptoms (e.g. nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain)
8.Urticaria
9.Pruritus
10.Rash
11.Potentially Fatal: Hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions, angioedema.
Contra-indications of Cervarix
1.Hypersensitivity
2.Postpone admin in patient suffering from an acute febrile illness.
Special Precautions while taking Cervarix
1.Observe patient for 15 min after admin as syncope, sometimes accompanied by transient tonic clonic movements and other seizure-like activity may occur during recovery.
2.Caution in patients with thrombocytopenia or other coagulation disorders as IM admin can cause bleeding.
3.Not to be administered by IV, SC, or intradermal route.
4.Immunocompromised individuals may have diminished immune response to the vaccine.
5.As vaccination will not provide protection against every HPV infection or existing HPV infections, routine cervical screening should still be performed.
Pregnancy Related Information
Should be postponed until after the pregnancy is over.
Old Age Related Information
N/A
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Not recommended for use in girls below 10 yr of age.
Indications for Cervarix
(Female only)
1.Prevention of cervical cancer caused by HPV types 16 and 18
2.Prevention of incident and persistent infections caused by HPV types 16 and 18
3.Prevention of cytological abnormalities including atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) caused by HPV types 16 and 18
4.Prevention of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), CIN 1 and pre-cancerous lesions (CIN 2 and 3)caused by HPV types 16 and 18
5.Prevention of adenocarcinoma in situ caused by HPV types 16 and 18
Interactions for Cervarix
Immunosuppressive therapies e.g. irradiation, cytotoxic drugs and corticorsteroids may reduce a patient's immune response to the vaccine.
Typical Dosage for Cervarix
Adult: Females 10-25 yr (or between 10-45 yr in some countries): 3 doses of 0.5 mL each (Cervarix?) given at 0, 1 and 6 mth, preferably administered into deltoid muscle.
Schedule of Cervarix
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Storage Requirements for Cervarix
Intramuscular: Store refrigerated at 2-8?C; do not freeze; discard if frozen.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Cervarix
1.Contact your doctor if you will miss an Cervarix booster dose or if you get behind schedule. The next dose should be given as soon as possible. There is no need to start over.
2.Be sure you receive all recommended doses of this vaccine. If you do not receive the full series of vaccines, you may not be fully protected against the disease.
Effects of Overdose of Cervarix
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