Vaccines:
Indications for: TWINRIX
Hepatitis A and hepatitis B immunization.
Adult Dosage:
≥18yrs: 1 inj IM in deltoid area at 0-, 1-, and 6 months. Alternate 4-dose schedule: 1 inj IM in deltoid area at 0-, 7-, and 21 to 30-days followed by booster dose at month 12.
Children Dosage:
<18yrs: not recommended.
TWINRIX Warnings/Precautions:
May defer in acute febrile illness or active infection. Bleeding disorders. Thrombocytopenia. Immunodeficiency: may get suboptimal response. Have epinephrine (1:1000) inj available. If given with immune globulin, use separate syringe and different site. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
TWINRIX Interactions:
Immunosuppressives may reduce efficacy.
Adverse Reactions:
Inj site reactions, headache, fatigue, GI upset, fever.
Note:
Register pregnant patients exposed to Twinrix by calling (888) 452-9622. Report adverse events to VAERS by calling (800) 822-7967.
How Supplied:
Single-dose vials—1, 10; Single-dose prefilled syringes—5