DUKORAL VACCINE Price

Overview

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This medicine contains an important and useful components, as it consists of
Vibrio cholerae O1 Inaba (E1 Tor strain, formalin inactivated), Vibrio cholerae O1 Inaba (classical strain, heat inactivated), Vibrio cholerae O1 Ogawa (classical strain, heat inactivated), Vibrio cholerae O1 Ogawa (classical strain, formalin inactivated)is available in the market in concentration

Name

Oral Cholera Vaccine (Vibrio cholerae 01 Inaba & Ogawa strains)

Precaution

Immunisation should be delayed in patients suffering from acute febrile illness or acute GI illness. Not recommended for use in children <2 yr. Limited data on efficacy and safety of the vaccine usage in HIV-infected patients. Additional protective measures should be undertaken as the vaccine does not provide complete protection against cholera infection.

Indication

Cholera, Protection against cholera in adult & children >2 yr.

Contra indication

Hypersensitivity. Acute stomach disorder or infection w/ fever (postpone vaccination).

Side Effect

GI disturbances, headache, dizziness and respiratory symptoms. Fever and malaise, hypersensitivity reactions and neurological symptoms.

Pregnancy Category ID

0

Mode of Action

Cholera vaccine is available as oral preparations containing either live attenuated or inactivated strains. Oral cholera vaccines appear to be more effective than parenteral vaccines. It may be used in adults and children aged ?2 yr who are traveling to areas of risk.

Interaction

Not to be used within 3 wk of immunoglobulin admin. Reduced response may occur in patients who are concurrently receiving immunosuppressant treatment e.g. antineoplastics, corticosteroids at therapeutic doses. Oral, encapsulated typhoid vaccine should not be admin within 8 hr of cholera vaccine admin.

Pregnancy Category Note

Information not available

Adult Dose

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Administration