Vaccines:
Indications for: PREHEVBRIO
Hepatitis B immunization.
Adult Dosage:
Give IM inj in deltoid muscle. ≥18yrs: 10mcg (1mL) at elected date; repeat 1 and 6 months later.
Children Dosage:
<18yrs: not established.
PREHEVBRIO Contraindications:
Severe allergic reaction (including anaphylaxis) after a previous dose of any hepatitis B vaccine.
PREHEVBRIO Warnings/Precautions:
Immunocompromised. Have epinephrine inj available. Limited effectiveness due to unrecognized hepatitis B infection status at time of administration. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
PREHEVBRIO Classification:
HB.
PREHEVBRIO Interactions:
Concomitant immunosuppressants; may get sub-optimal response. Concomitant immune globulin; give separately using different syringes at different inj sites. May interfere with lab tests.
Adverse Reactions:
Inj site pain, tenderness, headache, fatigue, myalgia.
Note:
To register pregnant patients, call (888) 421-8808.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Single-dose vials—1,10
