MENACTRA 0.5ML INJECTION

Introduction:

Menactra 0.5ml Injection consists of the Neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, W – 135 combined with diphtheria toxoid protein. It is indicated to prevent meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis groups. This vaccine does not prevent meningitis caused by other subtypes of N.meningitidis. 

Meningococcal disease affects the brain, spinal cord or blood. Individuals between 11 and 55 years shall receive this vaccine and ask your physician regarding booster dose if you live in a high-risk area. Tell your physician before receiving this vaccine if you have been diagnosed with a condition called Guillain Barre syndrome.

Uses of Menactra 0.5ml Injection:

• Prevention of meningococcal disease due to N.meningitidis organism.

How Menactra 0.5ml Injection works:

This vaccine stimulates the production of antibodies that act against the bacteria and protects specifically from Neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, W – 135, thus preventing invasive meningococcal disease.

Interaction with other drugs:

Inform your physician regarding any medicines you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More Information:

Store in a refrigerator (2° to 8°C). Do not freeze.

References:

1. Sanofi Pasteur Inc., [Revised on 26th Apr 2018] [Accessed on 3rd Jan 2022], https://www.fda.gov/files/vaccines,%20blood%20&%20biologics/published/Package-Insert---Menactra.pdf
2. Sanofi Pasteur India Pvt. Ltd., [Revised on Nov 2019] [Accessed on 3rd Jan 2022], https://www.sanofi.in/-/media/Project/One-Sanofi-Web/Websites/Asia-Pacific/Sanofi-IN/Home/science-and-innovation/for-healthcare-professionals/product-information/Menactra-API.pdf?la=en
3. Centers for Disease Control, [Revised on Jul 2019] [Accessed on 3rd Jan 2022], https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/diseases/mening-basics-color.pdf
4. Harry W. Lampiris, Daniel S. Maddix, Appendix: Vaccines, Immune Globulins, & Other Complex Biologic Products, Lange’s Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 1175-1182.

How to use Menactra 0.5ml Injection:

This injection should be used only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.

Safety Advice:

Pregnancy:

Before you take this medicine, tell your physician if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. 

Breastfeeding: 

Consult your physician for advice before receiving this injection if you are a breastfeeding mother.

Liver:

Discuss with your physician before receiving this injection if you have liver problems. 

Kidney:

Discuss with your physician before receiving this injection if you have kidney problems. 

Others:

• This vaccine is not intended for infants under 9 months of age.
• Before receiving this injection, inform your physician if you have experienced sensitive reactions to previous vaccines.
• Tell your physician before receiving this vaccine if you have been diagnosed with a condition called Guillain Barre syndrome.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

• Tenderness
• Swelling
• Irritability
• Abnormal crying
• Drowsiness
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Fever
• Pain
• Redness
• Tiredness
• Muscle pain