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GENERIC NAME: LYME DISEASE VACCINE - INTRAMUSCULAR (lime vack-SEEN)
BRAND NAME(S): LymeRix
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: This is a vaccine used to provide protection against Lyme disease. This vaccine is not a treatment for Lyme disease.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given into a muscle (IM) at 0, 1, and 12 months as directed for a total of 3 doses. The second and third doses should be given several weeks before exposure to areas with infected ticks that cause Lyme disease. All three doses are needed to provide maximum protection. Follow all instructions for proper administration. Consult your pharmacist. This drug product should be checked visually for particles or discoloration before use. If present, do not use the liquid. Shake vial well before use. When shaken, the liquid will have a cloudy white color.
SIDE EFFECTS: Muscle/joint pain or pain/redness at injection site may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: flu-like symptoms, fever, rash. Very unlikely but report promptly: severe headache, muscle weakness, tingling muscles in the hands/feet/face. An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, blood clotting disorders, previous Lyme disease, arthritis, immune deficiency, heart disease, recent illness. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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