Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine
About Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine
Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine belongs to the group of medicines called biologic vaccines or immunizing agents, which are primarily used to prevent hepatitis A and Hepatitis B infections. Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), which is spread through contaminated food or water and contact with infected persons. Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus, which is primarily spread through direct blood-to-blood contact with an infected person and also through casual interactions like sharing food or utensils.
Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine contains the Hepatitis A vaccine and the Hepatitis B recombinant vaccine. The Hepatitis A vaccine stimulates the immune system with inactivated or live attenuated viruses. The hepatitis B vaccine is obtained by culturing genetically engineered yeast cells that carry the hepatitis B virus surface antigen gene. Together, Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine provides dual immunity against hepatitis A and B by stimulating the immune system to recognize and fight both viruses.
Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine is available for injection by a trained healthcare professional. It may cause side effects such as pain, redness, swelling at the injection site, headache, tiredness, diarrhoea, and signs of a common cold. These side effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if they persist or worsen, inform your doctor immediately.
Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, multiple sclerosis (a disease affecting the nervous system), kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, and HIV/AIDS. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother before taking Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine. Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine may make you feel weak or tired and drowsy; hence, drive only when you are mentally alert. Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine is recommended for children only when prescribed by the doctor.
Uses of Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine
Medicinal Benefits
Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine contains the Hepatitis A vaccine and the Hepatitis B recombinant vaccine. The Hepatitis A vaccine contains an inactivated or live-attenuated virus to stimulate the immune system. The hepatitis B vaccine is obtained by culturing genetically engineered yeast cells that carry the hepatitis B virus surface antigen gene. Together, Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine provides dual immunity against hepatitis A and B by stimulating the immune system to recognize and fight both viruses.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine
- Injection site reactions like pain, redness, or swelling.
- Headache.
- Feeling tired or weak.
- Diarrhoea.
- Signs of a common cold.
Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor beforehand if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, multiple sclerosis (a disease affecting the nervous system), kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, and HIV/AIDS. It is essential to let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or a breastfeeding mother before taking Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine. Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine may make you feel weak or tired and drowsy; hence, drive only when you are mentally alert. Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine is recommended for children only when prescribed by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Before using Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine, let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to vaccines and yeast, immune system disorders, multiple sclerosis, kidney problems, long-term liver diseases, bleeding disorders, and HIV/AIDS.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorIt is unknown if the action of Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine is affected by alcohol intake. Please consult your doctor for more information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor before taking Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorPlease consult your doctor before taking Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
cautionHepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine may cause tiredness and drowsiness. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
Liver
consult your doctorPlease inform your doctor if you have any liver diseases before receiving Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine.
Kidney
consult your doctorPlease inform your doctor if you suffer from severe kidney impairment/kidney disease before receiving Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine.
Children
consult your doctorHepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine is recommended for children only after the doctor's advice.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Maintain hand hygiene as hepatitis A spreads with contaminated food and water. Hand washing after using the bathroom, changing diapers and before and after preparing food help prevent infection.
- Consume a balanced diet. Talk to a dietitian and prepare a diet plan.
- Avoid fatty foods and raw or undercooked foods.
- Avoid alcohol intake.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Undergo screening for hepatitis if you are caring for or living with an infected person.
- If you have diabetes, do not share your blood sugar meters, blood lancets or other equipment with other persons, as it may cause the spread of infection from one person to another.
Special Advise
- Inform your doctor if you have any blood tests after taking Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine, as this medicine may alter the blood test results.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hepatitis A: It is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). It can be prevented by effective vaccination. It spreads through contaminated food or water and contact with infected persons. Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, loss of appetite, tiredness, dark urine, yellowing eyes and skin, clay-coloured stool, and fever. Adequate rest and hydration can help in quick recovery.
Hepatitis B: It is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is highly contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through intimate contact with the infected person, direct contact with infected blood, through a contaminated needle, using an infected razor or other personal items, or from mother to baby during birth. The symptoms of hepatitis B may appear after three months of exposure to the virus and can last for 2 to 12 weeks. The complications of chronic hepatitis B include liver failure, liver cancer, or liver cirrhosis (scarring). Hepatitis B can be prevented by taking the vaccination.
FAQs
Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine is used to prevent hepatitis A and Hepatitis B infections.
Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine contains Hepatitis A vaccine and Hepatitis B recombinant vaccine. Hepatitis A vaccine contains inactivated or live attenuated viruses to stimulate the immune system. The hepatitis B vaccine is obtained by culturing genetically engineered yeast cells that carry the hepatitis B virus surface antigen gene. Together, Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine provides dual immunity against hepatitis A and B by stimulating the immune system to recognize and fight both viruses.
It is not advised to take live vaccines such as MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) or varicella (chickenpox) within 3 months of taking Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine. These vaccination actions may be altered, making them less effective.
You may experience flu-like symptoms and fever after getting vaccinated with Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine. This is a common side effect that occurs after every vaccine. Your fever gradually decreases after 1-2 days. Your doctor may also suggest fever and pain medication if required. However, please reach out to your doctor if the fever persists after three days.
Hepatitis A+hepatitis B Recombinant Vaccine may cause side effects such as pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, headache, feeling tired, diarrhoea and signs of a common cold. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are three different viruses that cause severe liver infection. Though each virus of hepatitis can cause similar symptoms, they are spread in different ways and can affect the liver differently. Hepatitis A causes short-term infection. While hepatitis B and C can begin with short-term infections, in some cases, they can cause chronic or lifelong infections. There are vaccines to prevent hepatitis A and B, but no vaccine is available for hepatitis C.
