Hepatitis B Vaccine Pharmacology

Hepatitis B Vaccine

About Hepatitis B Vaccine
Active immunization agent, Inactivated viral vaccine, Vaccine against Hepatitis B virus.
Mechanism of Action of Hepatitis B Vaccine
Vaccine gives an active immunization against hepatitis B infections by decreasing serum HBV-DNA levels in the patients with CHB
Pharmacokinets of Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Onset of Action for Hepatitis B Vaccine
N/A
Duration of Action for Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Half Life of Hepatitis B Vaccine
N/A
Side Effects of Hepatitis B Vaccine
1. Soreness at the injection site
2. Headache
3. Fatigue
4. Malaise
5. Nausea
6. Dizziness
Contra-indications of Hepatitis B Vaccine
1. Hypersensitivity to the vaccine or any other ingredients of vaccine
2. Something ill more serious than a cold(child)
Special Precautions while taking Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
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Indications for Hepatitis B Vaccine
Active immunization against Hepatitis B virus infection
Interactions for Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Typical Dosage for Hepatitis B Vaccine
Intramuscular-
Adults-
1 ml by injection into the deltoid muscle. Repeated one month and six months later
Children-
0.5 ml by injection into the antero-lateral aspect of thigh. Repeated one month and six months later
Dose for adults and children above 10 years is 20mcg
Dose for neonates, infants and children below 10 years is 10mcg
Three doses are given as: first dose on elected date, second dose one month later and third dose 6-8 months after the first dose.
For rapid immunization the third dose can be given two months after the first dose and a fourth booster dose at 12 months.

Schedule of Hepatitis B Vaccine
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Storage Requirements for Hepatitis B Vaccine
Stored at 2 -8 degree C. Protect from light
Effects of Missed Dosage of Hepatitis B Vaccine
The doctor should be informed immediately if a dose is missed
Effects of Overdose of Hepatitis B Vaccine
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment

Home Delivery for Hepatitis B Vaccine in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including hepatitis b vaccine.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for hepatitis b vaccine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for hepatitis b vaccine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take hepatitis b vaccine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for hepatitis b vaccine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for hepatitis b vaccine with the pharmacy.

Hepatitis B Vaccine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for hepatitis b vaccine might be better known than hepatitis b vaccine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have hepatitis b vaccine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for hepatitis b vaccine.