{"id":25777,"date":"2022-09-26T07:47:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T07:47:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=25777"},"modified":"2022-09-28T07:48:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T07:48:22","slug":"trumenba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/trumenba\/","title":{"rendered":"Trumenba &#8211; Meningococcal\u00a0group B vaccine uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>solution for injection,\u00a0suspension\u00a0in pre-filled\u00a0syringe<br>meningococcal\u00a0group B vaccine (\u00a0recombinant,\u00a0adsorbed\u00a0)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Trumenba is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trumenba is a vaccine given to people from the age of 10 and is intended to prevent\u00a0invasive\u00a0meningococcal disease, caused by\u00a0<em>Neisseria meningitides\u00a0<\/em>serogroup B. This type of\u00a0bacteria\u00a0can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening\u00a0infections\u00a0such as\u00a0meningitis\u00a0(\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the membranes of the brain and spinal cord) and\u00a0sepsis\u00a0(blood poisoning).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vaccine contains 2 important components from the surface of the bacterium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The vaccine works by helping the body form&nbsp;antibodies&nbsp;(the body&#8217;s natural defense system) that protect you or your child against this disease.<br><br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you or your child is given Trumenba\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trumenba should not be given<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you or your child is allergic to the active substance or any other ingredient in this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to a doctor, pharmacist o,r nurse before vaccination with Trumenba.\u00a0Tell the doctor, pharmacist o,r nurse if you or your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>have a severe\u00a0infection\u00a0with a high fever.\u00a0In that case, the vaccination will be postponed.\u00a0The presence of a minor\u00a0infection,e.g.\u00a0cold, should not lead to postponing the vaccination but talk to the doctor first.<\/li><li>have a bleeding disorder or bruise easily.<\/li><li>have a weakened immune system which may impair the effect of Trumenba for you or your child.<\/li><li>have had any problems after a\u00a0dose\u00a0of Trumenba, such as an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0or difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fainting, feeling faint, or other stress-related reactions may occur as a reaction to a needle stick.\u00a0Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you have experienced this type of reaction before.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Trumenba<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell the doctor, pharmacist o,r nurse if you or your child are taking, or have recently taken o,r might take any other medicines, or have recently received any other vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trumenba can be given simultaneously with the following vaccine components: tetanus,\u00a0diphtheria, whooping cough (pertussis), poliovirus, papillomavirus a,  and\u00a0meningococcal\u00a0serogroups A, C, W, Y.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>the administration of Trumenba with vaccines other than those mentioned above has not been studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you receive more than one vaccination at the same time, different injection sites must be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take medicines that affect your immune system (for example radiation treatment,\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0o,r any type of\u00a0chemotherapy\u00a0against cancer) the effect of Trumenba may\u00a0be reduced.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding a,  and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a baby, consult your doctor before giving Trumenba.\u00a0The doctor may still recommend that you receive Trumenba if you are at risk of meningococcal disease.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trumenba has no or negligible effect on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some of the effects mentioned in section 4 &#8220;Potential side effects&#8221; may temporarily affect you.&nbsp;If this happens, wait until the effect wears off before driving or using machinery.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trumenba contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol\u00a0sodium\u00a0(23 mg) per\u00a0dose,i.e. it is almost &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Trumenba is given<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trumenba is given to you or your child by a doctor, pharmacist o,r nurse.\u00a0It is injected into the muscle of the upper arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to follow the doctor&#8217;s, pharmacist&#8217;s o,r nurse&#8217;s instructions so that you or your child complete the entire series of injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Persons 10 years and older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You or your child will receive two\u00a0injections\u00a0of the vaccine.\u00a0The second\u00a0injection\u00a0is given six months after the first\u00a0injection\u00a0.or<\/li><li>You or your child will receive two\u00a0injections\u00a0given at least one month apart and a third\u00a0injection\u00a0given at least four months after the second\u00a0injection\u00a0. You or your child may receive a refill dose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all vaccines, this vaccine can cause\u00a0side effects, but not all users will get them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Trumenba is given to you or your child, the following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 in 10 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Redness, swelling,  and pain at the injection site<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Muscle pain<\/li><li>Joint pain<\/li><li>Overindulge<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Fever \u2265 38 \u00b0C<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurring in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allergic reactions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Trumenba<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the label and one carton after &#8220;EXP&#8221;.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in a refrigerator (2 \u00b0C\u20118 \u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The syringes should be stored lying down in a refrigerator to minimize the time for redispersion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>One&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(0.5 ml) contains:Active substances:<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Neisseria memeningitides<\/em>erogroup B fHbp, subfamily A<sup>\u00a01,2,3<\/sup><\/td><td>60 micrograms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Neisseria memeningitides<\/em>erogroup B fHbp, subfamily B<sup>\u00a01,2,3<\/sup><\/td><td>60 micrograms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><sup>1&nbsp;<\/sup>Recombinant&nbsp;lipid-modified fHbp (factor H-binding&nbsp;protein&nbsp;)<sup>2<\/sup>&nbsp;Produced in&nbsp;<em>Escherichia&nbsp;<\/em><em>coli<\/em>&nbsp;cells by&nbsp;recombinant DNA&nbsp;technology<sup>3&nbsp;<\/sup>Adsorbed&nbsp;on aluminum phosphate (0.25 milligrams of aluminum per&nbsp;dose&nbsp;)<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium chloride (see section 2\u00a0<strong>Trumenba contains\u00a0sodium<\/strong>\u00a0), histidine, water for injections,  and polysorbate 80 (E433).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trumenba is a white\u00a0suspension\u00a0for injection\u00a0in a pre-filled\u00a0syringe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack size 1, 5 o,r 10 pre-filled syringes, with or without needles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Marketing Authorisation Holder:Pf izer Europe MA EEIGBoulevard de la Plaine 171050 BrusselsBelgium<\/td><td>Manufacturer responsible for batch release: Pf izer Manufacturing Belgium NVRijksweg 12B-2870 PuursBelgium<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact the representative of the Marketing Authorization Holder if you would like to know more about this medicine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Belgi\u00eb\/Belgique\/Belgien Luxembourg\/Luxemburg<\/strong>Pfizer SA\/NVTel\/Tel: + 32 (0)2 554 62 11<\/td><td><strong>Lithuania<\/strong>Pfizer Luxembourg SARL branches in LithuaniaPhone: +370 52 51 4000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bulgaria<\/strong>Pfizer Luxembourg \u0421\u0410\u0420\u041b, \u041a\u043b\u043e\u043dBulgariaPhone: +359 2 970 4333<\/td><td><strong>Magyarorsz\u00e1g<\/strong>Pfizer KftPhone: +36 1 488 3700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Czech Republic<\/strong>Pfizer, coil.\u00a0s roiPhone+ 420 283 004 111<\/td><td><strong>Malta<\/strong>Vivian Corporation Ltd.Phone: + 35621 344610<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Denmark<\/strong>Pfizer ApSPhone: + 45 44 201 100<\/td><td><strong>The Netherlands<\/strong>Pfizer BVPhone: +31 (0)10 406 43 01<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Deutschland<\/strong>Pfizer Pharma GmbHPhone: + 49 (0)30 550055-51000<\/td><td><strong>Norway<\/strong>Pfizer ASiPhone+47 67 52 61 00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Estonia<\/strong>Pfizer Luxembourg SARL Eesti by branches +372 666 7500<\/td><td><strong>Austria<\/strong>Pfizer Corporation Austria Ges.mbHPhone: + 43 (0)1 521 15-0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Greece<\/strong>Pfizer Hellas AETel.: +30 210 6785 800<\/td><td><strong>Polish<\/strong>Pfizer Polska Sp.&nbsp;z o. oTel.: +48 22 335 61 00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Spain<\/strong>Pfizer, SLcellphone+34914909900<\/td><td><strong>Portugal<\/strong>Laborat\u00f3rios Pfizer, Lda.Phone: (+351) 21 423 55 00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>France<\/strong>PfizerPhone +33 1 58 07 34 40<\/td><td><strong>Romania<\/strong>Pfizer Romania SRLPhone: +40 (0) 21 207 28 00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hrvatska<\/strong>Pfizer&nbsp;Croatia&nbsp;dooPhone: + 385 1 3908 777<\/td><td><strong>Slovenija<\/strong>Pfizer Luxembourg SARLTel.: + 386 (0)1 52 11 400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ireland<\/strong>Pfizer Healthcare IrelandPhone: 1800 633 363 (toll free)+44 (0)1304 616161<\/td><td><strong>Slovenian Republic<\/strong>Pfizer Luxembourg SARL,organiza\u010dn\u00e1 zlo\u017ekaPhone: + 421 2 3355 5500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Iceland<\/strong>Icepharma hfSimi: + 354 540 8000<\/td><td><strong>Finland\/Finland<\/strong>Pfizer OyPhone\/Tel: +358 (0)9 430 040<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Italy<\/strong>Pfizer Italia srsulfone+39 06 33 18 21<\/td><td><strong>Sweden<\/strong>Pfizer ABPhone: +46 (0)8 550 520 00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cyprus<\/strong>Pfizer \u0395\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac\u03c2 \u0391.\u0395.&nbsp;(Cyprus Branch)Phone: +357 22 817690<\/td><td><strong>United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)<\/strong>Pfizer LimitedPhone: +44 (0) 1304 616161<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Latvia<\/strong>Pfizer Luxembourg SARL branch in LatviaTel.: + 371 670 35 775<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>solution for injection\u00a0,\u00a0suspension\u00a0in pre-filled\u00a0syringe<br \/>\nmeningococcal\u00a0group B vaccine 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