Menveo (Meningococcal (Groups A, C, W-135 and Y)
Brand: Menveo
Active Ingredient(s): Meningococcal (Groups A, C, W-135 and Y) Oligosaccharide CRM197 Conjugate Vaccine
Strength: 0.5 mL
Pack Size: 5 + 5 (1) unit Vial
Store in the refrigerator.
DIN: 02347393
Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline (Canada)
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Description
Menveo (Meningococcal (Groups A, C, W-135 and Y) used to prevent a disease caused by groups A, C, W-135 and Y of the bacterium named Neisseria meningitidis. This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections such as meningitis (inflammation of the protective layers of the brain) and sepsis (blood poisoning). Menveo may be administered to individuals 2 months through 55 years of age.
Additional information
Menveo (Meningococcal (Groups A, C, W-135 and Y) is typically administered once for children above 2 years of age, adolescents, and adults. It will be given to you by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. Menveo is injected into the leg or arm muscle. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. If you forget a dose, contact your pharmacist. WARNING: This vaccine contains a protein called CRM197 from the bacteria that cause diphtheria (a serious bacterial infection that usually affects the membranes of the nose and throat). It is not intended to protect against diphtheria. This means that you should receive other vaccines to protect against diphtheria when these are due or when advised by your doctor. Like all vaccines, Menveo may not fully protect 100% of those who get the vaccine. Use with caution in patients receiving anticoagulant (blood thinning) therapy, bleeding/hematoma (collection of blood outside the blood vessel) may occur from the administration. In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause headaches, nausea, or generally feeling unwell. It may cause pain, redness, or firmness at injection site. It may cause muscle pain, joint pain, or fever. Contraindications: Severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to other meningococcal-containing vaccines or any component of the formulation including diphtheria toxoid or CRM197 (a diphtheria toxin carrier protein). Taking this medication during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant or breastfeeding, contact your family doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.Menveo (Meningococcal (Groups A, C, W-135 and Y)
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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