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Menactra Vaccine
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Meningo-coccal Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate
Manufacturer : SANOFI INDIA LTD
Origin of Medicine : France
1 Vial(s) Of 0.5ml
Introduction to Menactra Vaccine
Menactra Vaccine contains an active component called meningococcal polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate. This vaccine is an active immunizing agent used to prevent meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, and W–135, but it is not effective against N meningitidis serogroup B.
Menactra injection is contraindicated for persons who are diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS); it may increase the risk of GBS. Consult your doctor if you are allergic to the drug and its other ingredients.
The Menactra shot is not effective in people with low immune response or certain conditions, and those with complement deficiencies or taking certain medications are at higher risk for meningococcal disease even after vaccination with the medicine and immunosuppressive therapies may reduce the immune response to vaccines.
Notify your physician if you think you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Notify your doctor if you consume any other medicine with a Menactra Vaccine. The safety and effectiveness of the drug are not established in adults older than 55 years of age.
Uses of Menactra Vaccine
- Prevent meningococcal disease caused by neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, W – 135
Therapeutic Effects of Menactra Vaccine
Meningococcal Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate stimulates the production of antibodies that act against the bacteria and protects specifically from Neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, W – 135, thus preventing invasion of meningococcal disease.
Interaction of Menactra Vaccine with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Menactra Vaccine and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Menactra Vaccine
- Protect from light and moisture
- Store at 2°C - 8°C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Menactra Vaccine
Menactra Vaccine will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It is usually administered in the muscle (intramuscular). Your doctor will decide the Menactra vaccine dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors. The Menactra vaccine schedule and Menactra schedule will be determined according to your specific health needs and the recommended guidelines.
Safety Advices for Menactra Vaccine
Pregnancy
Menactra Vaccine is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Report to your doctor if you are pregnant think you may be pregnant, or planning for the pregnancy before starting the treatment.
Breast Feeding
Menactra Vaccine is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Report to your doctor if you are pregnant think, you may be pregnant or planning for the pregnancy before starting the treatment.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Menactra Vaccine is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking Menactra Vaccine, as this medication should be used cautiously in liver disease patients.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol after administering Menactra Vaccine. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking vaccine.
Driving
Menactra Vaccine may cause drowsiness or fainting in the few individuals. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before handling vehicles and machinery.
Side Effects of Menactra Vaccine
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Allergic reaction (difficulty with breathing, chest tightness, rash, itching, hives, swelling in the lips, tongue, or face)
Common
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Irritability
- Abnormal crying
- Drowsiness
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Pain
- Redness
- Tiredness
- Muscle pain
Word of Advice
Consult your doctor if you have an allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) or a blood, immune, or nerve disorder before taking Menactra Vaccine. It may cause you to faint, so it is recommended to be cautious when driving or handling any machinery.
FAQs
Q 1. What precautions should I take while on the Menactra Vaccine?
Consult your healthcare provider if you have an allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) or a blood, immune, or nerve disorder before taking the medicine. It may cause you to faint, so it is recommended to be cautious when driving or handling any machinery. For menactra for adults, your doctor will determine the appropriate menactra dose for adults and the vaccination schedule. The menactra vaccine for adults should be administered as per medical advice to ensure safety and effectiveness
Q 2. Can I drive when I take Menactra Vaccine?
It is recommended to avoid driving when you take the medicine, as it can cause drowsiness or fainting. Consult your doctor before driving.
Q 3. Can an elderly individual safely take Menactra Vaccine?
The safety and effectiveness of the drug in adults older than 55 years of age have not been established. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Q 4. Can the Menactra Vaccine be given at the same time as other vaccines?
Consult your doctor before taking Menactra Vaccine if you have recently taken any vaccines.
Q 5. Can the Menactra Vaccine protect us from all meningitis disease?
No, It prevents meningococcal disease caused by neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, W – 135, but it is not effective against N meningitidis serogroup B.
Fact Box of Menactra Vaccine
Molecule name: Meningococcal Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine | Therapeutic class: Active immunnising agents |
Pharmacological class: Toxoid vaccine | Indications: Prevent meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis groups A, C, Y, W – 135 |
References
- Sanofi Pasteur Inc, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Dec 2021] [Accessed on 09th Oct 2023], https://www.sanofi.in/dam/jcr:b2bc3bff-714d-4f3e-bfc3-0b61b641d97b/MenatraPI.pdf
- Sanofi Pasteur Inc., US Food and Drug Administration, [Revised on Mar 2017] [Accessed on 09th Oct 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/125276s114lbl.pdf
- Harry W. Lampiris, Daniel S. Maddix, Appendix: Vaccines, Immune Globulins, & Other Complex Biologic Products, Lange’s Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 1175-1182.
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