Monograph Details
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Immune System
> Immunization
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FLUARIX |
| Manufacturer |
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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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| Generic Name |
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Trivalent inactivated "split virus" influenza vaccine (Types A and B); formulation changes annually; susp for IM inj; may contain trace amounts of gentamicin, others; preservative-free. |
| Indications |
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Influenza immunization. |
| Children |
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<18yrs: not recommended. |
| Adults |
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≥18yrs: 0.5mL by IM inj once in deltoid. |
| Contraindications |
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Allergy to egg or chicken proteins. Life-threatening reaction to any previous flu vaccine. Active neurologic disorder (may administer after stabilized). |
| Precautions |
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Use current formulation only. Have epinephrine inj (1:1000) available. Guillain-Barre syndrome within 6 weeks of previous flu vaccine. Bleeding disorders. Immunosuppressed. Acute illness. Latex allergy. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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Concomitant vaccines: insufficient data (see literature). Immunosuppressants (eg, irradiation, antimetabolites, alkylating agents, high-dose steroids, cytotoxic drugs) may result in suboptimal response. May potentiate warfarin, theophylline, phenytoin. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Local reactions (eg, redness, swelling, pain), muscle aches, fatigue, headache, arthralgias, shivering, fever. |
| Extra Text |
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Note: Report adverse events to VAERS by calling (800) 822-7967. Refer to www.cdc.gov for ACIP guidelines on vaccinating pregnant or acutely ill patients. |
| How Supplied |
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Single-dose prefilled Tip-Lok syringe—10 (without needles) |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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