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Primary Uses

Indications

This vaccine is used in the prevention of high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (called CIN 2/3) which is a type of cancer of the cervix - part of the female uterus, where abnormal cell growth takes place in the cervical walls under the influence of human papilloma virus (HPV) types 16 and 18, affecting females aged 10-25 years.

Side Effects

This vaccine might produce side effects of fever, injection site reactions which may present as swelling, redness, bleeding, pruritis (itching and discomfort) and pain. Headaches, Gastric upset and myalgia (muscle pain) and arthralgia (joint pain) are some other expected side effects of HPV vaccine.

Warnings

Pregnancy

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

Lactation

Please consult your doctor before getting this vaccine while lactating/breastfeeding.

Precautions

This vaccine should be used with caution by patients with thrombocytopenia (a condition where a person's blood platelets count drops and produces clotting disorders since platelets play the key role in blood-clotting mechanism), Coagulation disorders (diseases with problems in blood-clotting), impaired immune responsiveness (lowered immunity) and during lactation (breastfeeding or nursing an infant).

Contraindications

This vaccine is to be avoided in case of severe febrile illness (a rapid onset of fever with other symptoms like weakness, chills and muscle pain due to an unknown cause) and to be avoided during pregnancy.

Disclaimer

Dawaai's intention is to make sure that it's consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.

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