RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable)

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RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable) Drug and Prescription Information

RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable)

RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable) Medication Classification

RABIES VACCINE (Injection)

RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable) Brandname

Rabavert, Imovax Rabies

RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable) is used for the Treatment

Rabies Vaccine (RAY-beez vak-seen) Prevents infection caused by rabies virus. The vaccine can be given before or after you are exposed to the rabies virus.

When To Not Use RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable)

You should not receive rabies vaccine if you have had an allergic reaction to it.

How Should You Use RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable)

Proper RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable) Storage

Store RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Tell your doctor before you receive this vaccine if you are taking chloroquine, anticancer drugs, or cortisone drugs (such as hydrocortisone, prednisone, or dexamethasone).

RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable) Warnings

• Make sure your doctor knows before you receive rabies vaccine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of vaccine, or if you have an illness with fever now.

RABIES VACCINE (Injection) (Injectable) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Intense itching, hives
• Wheezing or trouble breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, or throat
• Fever
• Severe nausea or vomiting
• Pain, numbness, weakness in hand or feet
• Pain in joints, like arthritis
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Pain, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
• Nausea
• Headache