Rubella Vaccine Pharmacology

Rubella Vaccine

About Rubella Vaccine
Active immunizing agent,Live attenuated virus vaccine, Protection against rubella.
Mechanism of Action of Rubella Vaccine
This live attenuated vaccine is completely devoid of pathogenicity but is capable of inducing a protective immune response. They multiply in the human host and provide continuous antigenic stimulation over a period of time.
Pharmacokinets of Rubella Vaccine
N/A
Onset of Action for Rubella Vaccine
N/A
Duration of Action for Rubella Vaccine
N/A
Half Life of Rubella Vaccine
N/A
Side Effects of Rubella Vaccine
1. Rash
2. Pain
3. Redness
4. Swelling
5. Difficulty in breathing or swallowing
6. Hives
7. Itching
Contra-indications of Rubella Vaccine
1. Hypersensitivity to the vaccine
2. Cancer treatment
3. X-ray treatment
Special Precautions while taking Rubella Vaccine
1. Immune deficiency condition
2. Severe illness with fever
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
May be used
Indications for Rubella Vaccine
1. Immunization against rubella
Interactions for Rubella Vaccine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Rubella Vaccine
Subcutaneous injection-
For prevention of measles and rubella:
Adults and children (12 months of age and older) - One dose (0.5ml) injected under the skin.
Injection site- Outer mid-thigh/upper arm depending on the age.
Schedule of Rubella Vaccine
C
Storage Requirements for Rubella Vaccine
Store at 2- 8 degree C. Protect from light
Effects of Missed Dosage of Rubella Vaccine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Rubella Vaccine
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment

Home Delivery for Rubella Vaccine in Your City

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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 rubella vaccine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for rubella 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 rubella 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 rubella vaccine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for rubella vaccine with the pharmacy.

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