Chirorab Vaccine

Short Description

Chirorab Vaccine is given to people who are at higher risk of coming in contact with rabies, such as veterinarians, and to people after an animal bite if the animal could have rabies.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Chirorab Vaccine is given by injection by a doctor or nurse. It is administered post thorough washing (for about 15 minutes with soap and copious amounts of water) of all bite wounds as early as possible. The sooner treatment is begun after exposure, the better. Post-exposure anti-rabies vaccination should always include administration of both Immunoglobulin and vaccine, with the exception of persons who have previously received complete vaccination regimens. It is very important to complete the course of the vaccine to prevent this fatal disease.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

Pain Joint pain Vaccination site redness Vaccination site swelling

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Chirorab Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Chirorab Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Chirorab Vaccine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Mycophenolate mofetil Azathioprine Cyclophosphamide Mercaptopurine

Chirorab Vaccine is an inactivated vaccine..It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses.

Chirorab Vaccine helps prevent rabies. It is given as an injection into the muscle of the upper arm. If you are at risk of being bitten, the vaccine is given as a course of three injections on 0, 3, and 7 days. A booster dose is needed one year after completing the course.