Pnu-imune 23 - Pneumococcal Vaccine - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

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

Read Before Using Pnu-imune 23 (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Pnu-imune 23 Miscellaneous Notes

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

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

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

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.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Not applicable.

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).

Pnu-imune 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.

Overdose

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

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.