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MMR vaccine

The MMR vaccine is an immunization vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). More

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Description

The MMR vaccine is an immunization vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles).

Generic Name

MMR vaccine

Chemical names

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Brand names

Morupar, Priorix, Tresivac, Trimovax, Trimovax Merieux

IUPAC name

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Pharmacokinetics

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Actions

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Dosage/Dosage form

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Therapeutic uses

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Adverse effects/Side effects

Injection-site reactions such as pain and induration. Fever, rash, measles-like rash.

Interaction

  • Concurrent use with immunosuppressants may increase the adverse effects of vaccines; may also reduce the efficacy of vaccines.
  • Immune globulins may reduce the efficacy of vaccines. May reduce the diagnostic effect of tuberculin tests.

Contraindications

  • Current febrile respiratory illness or other febrile infection.
  • Patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy; primary and acquired immunodeficiency states.
  • Blood dyscrasias, cancers affecting the bone marrow or lymphatic systems.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Active untreated tuberculosis.

Storage

Store at 2-8°C. 

Information

Molecular weight

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Molecular formula

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CAS number

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Precautions

  • Patients with history of cerebral injury or seizures.
  • Patients with thrombocytopenia and those who develop thrombocytopenia after 1st dose.
  • For patients with active tuberculosis, tuberculosis treatment should be started before using the vaccine.
  • Vaccination may be deferred in patients with moderate or severe acute illness.
  • Pregnancy should be avoided for 28 days after vaccination.
  • Lactation.