Description
Composition Human Papillomavirus Bivalent (Types 16 and 18) Vaccine, Recombinant (NA)
Primary Use Prevention of HPV-Associated Cancers
Medicine Overview of Cervarix Vaccine
Uses of Cervarix Vaccine
Cervarix Vaccine is used for prevention of HPV-Associated Cancers.
Cervarix Vaccine side effects
Common
Injection site redness, Pain, Swelling, Joint pain, Muscle pain, Tiredness, Headache, Stomach upset.
How to use Cervarix Vaccine
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Cervarix Vaccine works
Cervarix Vaccine is a vaccine. It helps to develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness, but it does stimulate the body’s immune system to produce antibodies to protect against any future infections.
Cervarix Vaccine related warnings
Special precautions for Cervarix Vaccine
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE
Cervarix Vaccine is probably safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Cervarix Vaccine during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
It is not known whether Cervarix Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
Cervarix Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cervarix Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Cervarix Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Cervarix Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
