Pneumovax 23 - Pneumococcal Vaccine - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Pneumovax 23.
• Pneumovax 23, Pnu-Imune 23
• NEU-mo-KOK-al vack-SEEN

Pneumovax 23 Miscellaneous Notes

• Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the need for other vaccines to prevent potentially severe illness (for example, flu shots).

Usage Instructions

• Learn how to prepare and inject this vaccine.
• If any of the information is unclear, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Inject this medication into a muscle (IM) or under the skin (SC) as directed by your doctor.
• Use caution not to inject this vaccine too deep under the skin (for example, intradermally) or into a vein (IV).
• Doing so may increase your risk for side effects.
• If you are receiving this vaccination before spleen surgery or before receiving cancer chemotherapy or other drugs that suppress your immune system, it should be given at least 2 weeks before these procedures to be effective.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
• Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration.
• If either is present, do not use the liquid.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially.

Medicinal Applications

• This vaccine helps protect against serious infection (for example, meningitis, bacteria in the blood) due to certain bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae).
• The use of this vaccine is important for preventing infection in individuals at risk (for example, those with heart disease, lung disease, liver disease, diabetes, spleen dysfunction, HIV).

Possible Side Effects

• Injection site reactions (for example, pain, redness, swelling), muscle or joint aches, nausea, or fever may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.

Pneumovax 23 Storage Instructions

• Store in a refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Do not freeze.

Read Before Using Pneumovax 23 (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Not applicable.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Overdose with this vaccination is highly unlikely.