{"id":21217,"date":"2022-05-17T09:58:37","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T09:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=21217"},"modified":"2022-05-17T15:41:56","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T15:41:56","slug":"priorix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/priorix\/","title":{"rendered":"Priorix | Vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Powder and solvent for solution for\u00a0injection\u00a0in pre-filled\u00a0syringe<br>Vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella, live<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Priorix is \u200b\u200band what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Priorix is \u200b\u200ba vaccine used in children from 9 months and up, adolescents, and adults to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Priorix works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a person is vaccinated with Priorix, the immune system (the body&#8217;s natural defense system)\u00a0produces antibodies\u00a0that protect the person from becoming infected with\u00a0viruses\u00a0that cause measles, mumps, and rubella.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Priorix contains live\u00a0viruses, these\u00a0viruses\u00a0are too weak to cause measles, mumps, or rubella in healthy people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you receive Priorix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Priorix should not be given<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this vaccine (listed in section 6).\u00a0Signs of an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0may include an itchy rash, shortness of breath, and swelling of the face or tongue.<\/li><li>you have a known\u00a0allergy\u00a0to\u00a0neomycin\u00a0(an\u00a0antibiotic\u00a0).\u00a0Known\u00a0contact dermatitis\u00a0(skin rash when the skin comes in direct contact with the\u00a0allergen, such as\u00a0neomycin\u00a0) should not be a problem but talk to your doctor first.<\/li><li>you have a severe\u00a0infection\u00a0with a high fever.\u00a0In these cases, the vaccination should be postponed until after recovery.\u00a0A mild\u00a0infection\u00a0such as a cold should not be a problem but talk to your doctor first.<\/li><li>you have a disease (eg human immunodeficiency virus (\u00a0HIV\u00a0) or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (\u00a0AIDS\u00a0)) or are taking any medicine that weakens the immune system.\u00a0Whether you get the vaccine depends on the level of your immune system.<\/li><li>you are pregnant.\u00a0In addition, pregnancy should be avoided for 1 month after vaccination.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Priorix<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have a neurological disease, have had febrile seizures, or if someone else in the family has had seizures.\u00a0In case of high fever after vaccination, contact your or your child&#8217;s doctor immediately for advice<\/li><li>you have previously had a severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0to egg protein<\/li><li>you have previously had a side effect\u00a0after vaccination against measles, mumps, or rubella\u00a0that made it easier to get bruises or prolonged bleeding time (see section 4)<\/li><li>you have a weakened immune system (eg\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection\u00a0).\u00a0You should be carefully monitored as the response to the vaccine may not be sufficient to ensure protection against the disease (see section 2 \u201cPriorix should not be given\u201d).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fainting can occur (mainly in adolescents) after, or even before, any needle injection.\u00a0Therefore, tell your doctor or nurse if you have fainted from a previous\u00a0injection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are vaccinated within 72 hours of contact with someone with measles, Priorix will protect you against the disease to some extent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children under 12 months of age<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children who are vaccinated during their first year of life may not receive full protection.&nbsp;The doctor will advise if additional vaccine doses are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all vaccines, Priorix may not provide complete protection in all vaccines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Priorix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines (or vaccines).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Priorix can be given at the same time as you receive other vaccines such as\u00a0diphtheria,\u00a0tetanus, pertussis (\u00a0acellular\u00a0),\u00a0Haemophilus influenzae\u00a0type b, oral or inactivated polio,\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0A,\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0B vaccine, varicella vaccine,\u00a0the meningococcal vaccine\u00a0is serogroup B,\u00a0meningococcus\u00a0is serogroup C and\u00a0meningococcus\u00a0is serogroups A, C, W-135, and Y and conjugate vaccine against\u00a0pneumococci.\u00a0For more information, talk to your doctor or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new injection site will be used for each vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the vaccines are not given at the same time, an interval of at least one month between&nbsp;the administration&nbsp;of Priorix and other live attenuated vaccines is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may postpone vaccination for at least 3 months if you have recently had a&nbsp;blood transfusion&nbsp;or human&nbsp;antibodies&nbsp;(immunoglobulins).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a tuberculin test is to be performed, it should be done either before, at the same time, or the earliest 6 weeks after vaccination with Priorix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Priorix should not be given to pregnant women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this vaccine.\u00a0It is also important that you do not become pregnant within one month of receiving the vaccine.\u00a0During this time, you should use an effective contraceptive to avoid pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of accidental vaccination of pregnant women with Priorix, this should not be a reason for abortion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Priorix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Priorix is \u200b\u200binjected under the skin or into a muscle, either in the upper arm or on the outside of the thigh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Priorix is \u200b\u200bintended for children from 9 months of age and up, adolescents and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor will determine the appropriate time and number of&nbsp;injections&nbsp;to be given to you based on current official recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vaccine should never be given to a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this vaccine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In&nbsp;clinical trials&nbsp;with Priorix, the following adverse reactions were reported:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Very common (these may occur in more than 1 in 10 vaccine doses):<ul><li>redness&nbsp;at the injection site<\/li><li>fever 38 \u00b0 C or higher.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Common (these may occur in up to 1 in 10 vaccine doses):<ul><li>pain and swelling at the injection site<\/li><li>fever above 39.5 \u00b0 C<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>the infection\u00a0you in the upper respiratory tract.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Uncommon (these may occur in up to 1 in 100 vaccine doses):<ul><li>infection\u00a0in the middle ear<\/li><li>swollen\u00a0lymph nodes\u00a0(\u00a0glands\u00a0in the neck, armpits, and groin)<\/li><li>loss of appetite<\/li><li>concern<\/li><li>persistent crying<\/li><li>insomnia (insomnia)<\/li><li>red, irritated, and watery eyes (\u00a0conjunctivitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>bronchitis<\/li><li>cough<\/li><li>swollen tinnitus\u00a0glands\u00a0(\u00a0glands\u00a0in the cheek)<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>vomiting.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rare (may occur in up to 1 in 1,000 vaccine doses):<ul><li>seizures associated with high fever<\/li><li>allergic reactions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the launch of Priorix, the following side effects&nbsp;have been reported on a few occasions&nbsp;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>pain in joints and muscles<\/li><li>spotting or spotting of the skin or bruising more easily than usual due to reduced\u00a0platelet count<\/li><li>sudden life-threatening\u00a0allergic reaction<\/li><li>infection\u00a0or\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves leading to temporary difficulty walking (instability) and\/or temporary loss of control of body movements,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of certain nerves, possibly with anthrax or loss of sensation or loss of normal mobility (\u00a0Guillain-Barr\u00e9 syndrome\u00a0)<\/li><li>narrowing or blockage of blood vessels<\/li><li>erythema multiforme (symptoms are red, often itchy spots, similar to measles rash that begins on the arms or legs and sometimes on the face and the rest of the body)<\/li><li>measles or mumps-like symptoms (including the transient, painful swelling of the testicles and swollen\u00a0glands\u00a0in the neck).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Priorix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this vaccine out of the reach and sight of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store and transport cold (2 -C-8 \u00baC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original box.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vaccine should be injected immediately after completion.&nbsp;If this is not possible, it should be stored at 2 &#8211;C &#8211; 8 \u00baC (in a refrigerator) and used within 8 hours of completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substances are: live attenuated measles virus, mumps virus, and rubella\u00a0virus.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are Powder:\u00a0amino acids,\u00a0lactose\u00a0(anhydrous), mannitol, and sorbitol. Diluent: water for injections<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Priorix is \u200b\u200bsupplied as a powder and solvent for solution for&nbsp;injection&nbsp;(powder in a&nbsp;vial&nbsp;for one&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and&nbsp;diluent&nbsp;in a pre-filled&nbsp;syringe&nbsp;(0.5 ml)) with or without needles in the following pack sizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>with 1 separate needle: packs of 20 or 40<\/li><li>with 2 separate needles: packs of 1, 10, 25 or 100<\/li><li>without a needle: packages of 1, 10, 20, 25, 40 or 100<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Priorix is \u200b\u200bsupplied as a white to slightly light pink powder and a clear colorless&nbsp;diluent&nbsp;(water for injections) for&nbsp;reconstitution&nbsp;of the vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorization Holder \/ Information provided by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GlaxoSmithKline AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 516<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>169 29 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel: 08-638 93 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info.produkt@gsk.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rue de L&#8217;Institut 89<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B-1330 Rixensart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Priorix is \u200b\u200ba vaccine used in children from 9 months and up, adolescents and adults to protect against measles, mumps and rubella.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,18527],"tags":[21776,21771,21772,21775,21778,2356,21770,21773,21774],"class_list":["post-21217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-p","tag-benefits-of-priorix","tag-mumps-and-rubella","tag-priorix","tag-priorix-side-effects","tag-priorix-usage","tag-vaccine","tag-vaccine-against-measles","tag-what-is-priorix","tag-what-priorix-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21217"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21247,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21217\/revisions\/21247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}