Shingrix Vaccine
HERPES ZOSTER VACCINE
Composition
HERPES ZOSTER VACCINE
Company
GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
Category
Vaccine & InjectionPackaging
1 VIAL
Offer Price
₹9,500
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Introduction
Shingrix Vaccine belongs to the class of medications called ‘immunizing agents’ used to prevent herpes zoster (shingles) infection. Herpes zoster is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. The varicella-zoster virus causes it. Shingrix Vaccine does not cure herpes but does not allow the disease to spread and treat its symptoms.Shingrix Vaccine is an immunizing agent or vaccine made from a live, attenuated herpes-zoster virus. It helps to provide persistent or long-lasting protection against the zoster virus. Shingrix Vaccine helps develop immunity by forming antibodies and stimulating the immune system. It is essential to take the vaccine doses per the doctor’s advice for effective protection against the disease.
Uses
- Shingles (zoster)
- Zoster-related post-herpetic neuralgia (the long-lasting nerve pain that follows shingles).
How to Consume
Shingrix Vaccine is given by a trained healthcare professional, so do not self-administer. It is given into the muscle. If given into the muscle, the upper arm area is preferred.
Benefits
Shingrix Vaccine helps develop immunity against varicella zoster virus (VZV) by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body's immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
Side Effects
- Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
- Common:
- Redness
- Pain
- Swelling
- Itching at the injection site
- Warmth
- Bruising
- Hard lump,
- Headache
- Pain in the arm or leg and joint
- Muscle pain
- Fever
Storage
COLD CHAIN
Packaging
1 VIAL
FAQs
What is SHINGRIX VACCINE used for?
;Shingles (zoster) ;Zoster-related post-herpetic neuralgia (the long-lasting nerve pain that follows shingles).
How should I take SHINGRIX VACCINE?
Shingrix Vaccine is given by a trained healthcare professional, so do not self-administer. It is given into the muscle. If given into the muscle, the upper arm area is preferred.
What are the side effects of SHINGRIX VACCINE?
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. ;Common: ;Redness ;Pain ;Swelling ;Itching at the injection site ;Warmth ;Bruising ;Hard lump, ;Headache ;Pain in the arm or leg and joint ;Muscle pain ;Fever
How should I store SHINGRIX VACCINE?
COLD CHAIN
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