general
- Generic Name : Japanese Encephalitis Virus Vaccine
- Pronunciation : jap-a-NEEZ en-sef-a-LYTE-is VYE-rus VAX-een
- ICD Code : Y59.0
- Therapeutic Classification : Immunizing Agents
- Trade Names/Brand Names of Japanese Encephalitis Virus Vaccine(International): Ixiaro
prescription
Prescribed for adults, this medication is an immunization agent against the disease caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). It functions by exposing the body to a small dose of the virus, prompting the development of immunity.
risk factors
Hypersensitivity
side effects
The most common side effects include headache, muscle pain, and injection site pain and tenderness. Gastrointestinal side effects may include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Other miscellaneous side effects may include fatigue, influenza-like illness, fever, nose inflammation, upper respiratory tract infection, back pain, throat pain, rash, and cough.
dosage
For intramuscular administration, the recommended dose is 0.5ml, with 2 doses administered 28 days apart.
how to take
It is available as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into a large muscle.
warning
Special caution is advised for patients with a history of bleeding disorders, high fever, compromised immunity, allergies, elderly individuals, children, as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding.