Menningococcal Vaccine Injection (MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE - INJECTION)
Vaccine to prevent a bacterial infection.
Brand Name(s): Menactra
Generic Name: Menningococcal Vaccine (generic for Menactra)
Instructions
This medicine is given as an injection into a muscle.
This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines.
Your doctor may prescribe other medications to reduce side effects. Follow instructions carefully.
Cautions
During pregnancy, this medicine should be used only when clearly needed. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.
Your ability to stay alert or to react quickly may be impaired by this medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.
Speak with your health care provider before receiving any vaccinations.
It is unknown if this medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.
Side Effects
The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.
- decreased appetite
- diarrhea
- drowsiness or sedation
- lack of energy and tiredness
- fever or chills
- headaches
- pain, redness, swelling near injection
- joint or muscle pain
- nausea
Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:
- dizziness
- fainting
- high fever
- numbness or tingling in hands and feet
- muscle weakness
- ringing in the ears
- blurring or changes of vision
Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This document tells you briefly how to take your medicine, but it does not tell you all there is to know about it. Your doctor or pharmacist may give you other documents about your medicine. Please talk to them if you have any questions. Always follow their advice.
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