Measles Vaccine Pharmacology

Measles Vaccine

About Measles Vaccine
Live attenuated (or weakened) virus vaccine for active immunization, Protects against measles.
Mechanism of Action of Measles Vaccine
Measles vaccine is a live, attenuated (or weakened) strain of the Edmonston Zagreb propagated in human diploid cells or in chick embryo. These strains are completely devoid of pathogenicity but are 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 Measles Vaccine
N/A
Onset of Action for Measles Vaccine
N/A
Duration of Action for Measles Vaccine
N/A
Half Life of Measles Vaccine
N/A
Side Effects of Measles Vaccine
1. Mild pain
2. Swelling
3. Fever
4. Cough
5. Cold
6. Red eyes
7. Rash
Contra-indications of Measles Vaccine
1. Hypersensitivity to Measles vaccine or any other ingredients of drug
2. Hypersensitivity to egg
3. Hypersensitivity to neomycin
4. Respiratory diseases
5. Immune deficiency
Special Precautions while taking Measles Vaccine
1. Convulsions
2. Recent blood transfusion
3. Treatment with gamma globulin
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Measles Vaccine
1. Active immunization against measles
Interactions for Measles Vaccine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Measles Vaccine
Subcutaneous-
Children- 0.5 ml (1st dose- 6 to 9 months and 2nd dose - 15 months).
Schedule of Measles Vaccine
C
Storage Requirements for Measles Vaccine
Store at 2- 8 degree C. Protect from light.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Measles Vaccine
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Measles Vaccine
Give symptomatic and supportive treatment.

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

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