Hepatitis B Vaccine
Hepatitis B Vaccine Information

About Hepatitis B Vaccine

Hepatitis B Vaccine is a sterile preparation containing particles of hepatitis surface antigen (HBsAg). There are two types of vaccines available each containing hepatitis surface antigen (HBsAg) adsorbed onto alluminium hydroxide. In one type of vaccine the surface antigen is obtained from plasma after purification and inactivation processes and in the second type the surface antigen is produced in yeast cells using recombinaant DNA techniques. Hepatitis B vaccines are used for the active immunisation against hepatitis B infections.

Indications

Hepatitis B Vaccine is primarily indicated in conditions like Hepatitis B prophylaxis, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Immunocompromised patient.

Contraindication

Hepatitis B Vaccine is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity,Acute severe febrile illness.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Hepatitis B Vaccine, which give rise to further complications include Convulsions, Neuropathy, Angioedema, Angioedema, Meningitis, Anaphylactic reactions, Paralysis.Hepatitis B Vaccine produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylactic reactions. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Hepatitis B Vaccine therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Hepatitis B Vaccine are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Fever, Myalgia, Abdominal pain, Rashes, Pruritus, Pain, Redness, Malaise, Hypotension, Arthralgia, Syncope, Paralysis, Paresthesias, Swelling at injection site, dizziness.

Warnings

Caution and appropriate care should be exercised in administering the vaccine to individuals with severely compromised cardiopulmonary status or to others in whom a febrile or systemic reaction could pose a significant risk.The healthcare provider should determine the current health status and previous vaccination history of the vaccinee.Injection of a blood vessel should be avoided.Dialysed or immonocompromised pateints may need further doses special caution during pregnancy

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.