Recombivax Hb Adult

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Recombivax Hb Adult Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Hepatitis B surface antigen vaccine (recombinant) 10mcg/mL; susp for IM inj; aluminum hydroxide adsorbed; preservative-free.

Pharmacological Class

HB.

How Supplied

Single-dose vials: Ped/Adolescent 5mcg/0.5mL (yellow cap)—1, 10; Adult 10mcg/1mL (green cap)—1, 10; Dialysis 40mcg/1mL (blue cap)—1

Manufacturer

Recombivax Hb Adult Indications

Indications

Hepatitis B immunization.

Recombivax Hb Adult Dosage and Administration

Adults and Children

Use correct formulation; see literature. Give IM into anterolateral thigh for children; deltoid for adults. May give SC if risk of hemorrhage. Patients 0–19yrs of age (three-dose regimen): give 1st dose of 5mcg at elected date and repeat after 1 month (2nd dose) and 6 months after first dose (3rd dose). Or, for patients 11–15yrs of age, may use alternate two-dose regimen: give 1st dose of 10mcg at elected date and repeat after 4–6 months (2nd dose). Patients ≥20yrs of age: give 1st dose of 10mcg at elected date and repeat after 1 month (2nd dose) and 6 months after first dose (3rd dose). Dialysis and pre-dialysis patients: give 1st dose of 40mcg at elected date and repeat after 1 month (2nd dose) and 6 months after first dose (3rd dose); consider booster dose if antibody levels fall to <10mIU/mL. High-risk infants (mother is HBsAg positive or unknown) or if exposed to HBsAg: give hepatitis B immune globulin also (see literature).

Recombivax Hb Adult Contraindications

Contraindications

Yeast hypersensitivity.

Recombivax Hb Adult Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Recombivax Hb Adult Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Have epinephrine inj (1:1000) available. Serious active infection. Severely compromised cardiopulmonary status. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Recombivax Hb Adult Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Recombivax Hb Adult Interactions

Recombivax Hb Adult Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Local reactions, irritability, fatigue, headache, fever, malaise, nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, pharyngitis, upper respiratory infection, anaphylaxis.

Recombivax Hb Adult Clinical Trials

See Literature

Recombivax Hb Adult Note

Not Applicable

Recombivax Hb Adult Patient Counseling

See Literature