Influenza virus vaccine, adjuvanted

Generic name: Influenza Virus Vaccine, Adjuvanted
Drug class: Viral vaccines

Usage of Influenza virus vaccine, adjuvanted

Influenza virus vaccine, adjuvanted is used to prevent an infection caused by influenza virus subtypes A and types B in elderly patients 65 years of age and older. The vaccine works by causing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease.

This vaccine is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other health care professional.

Influenza virus vaccine, adjuvanted side effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

  • Fever or chills

    • Incidence not known

  • Black, tarry stools
  • bleeding gums
  • blood in the urine or stools
  • cough
  • difficulty swallowing
  • dizziness
  • fainting
  • fast heartbeat
  • hives, itching, or rash
  • inability to move the arms and legs
  • large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  • pinpoint red spots on the skin
  • puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  • sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
  • tightness in the chest
  • unusual bleeding or bruising
  • unusual tiredness or weakness

    • Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

    More common

  • Headache
  • joint or muscle pain
  • pain at the injection site

    • Less common

  • Diarrhea
  • loss of appetite
  • nausea or vomiting
  • redness or swelling at the injection site

    • Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

    Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    Before taking Influenza virus vaccine, adjuvanted

    In deciding to use a vaccine, the risks of taking the vaccine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this vaccine, the following should be considered:

    Allergies

    Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

    Pediatric

    Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of Fluad® Quadrivalent in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

    Geriatric

    Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Fluad® Quadrivalent in the elderly.

    Breast Feeding

    There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

    Interactions with Medicines

    Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

    Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

    Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

    Other Medical Problems

    The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this vaccine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

  • Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS, a severe nerve and muscle problem), history of—Use with caution. May cause the symptoms of this condition to return.
  • Immune system problems from a disease or medicine—May not work as well in patients with this condition.

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    How to use Influenza virus vaccine, adjuvanted

    A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this vaccine. This vaccine is given as a shot into one of your muscles, usually in the upper arm.

    Warnings

    Be sure to notify your doctor of any side effects that occur after you receive this vaccine.

    This vaccine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, swelling of the tongue and throat, or troubled breathing after you get the injection.

    Fluad® Quadrivalent may not protect everyone who receives the vaccine. Also, this vaccine will not treat flu symptoms if you already have the virus.

    Tell your doctor if you are using a medicine or treatment that weakens your immune system, such as a steroid, radiation, or cancer treatment. This vaccine may not work as well if you are also using these medicines. However, your doctor may still want you to get the vaccine because it can give you some protection.

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