Quadri Meningo Injection 0.5ml

Introduction About QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION

QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION is used to protect against meningitis and septicaemia which is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis specifically against types A, C, W and Y. It contains Meningococcal Group A, C, W135 and Y Conjugate Vaccine which helps your body recognize and fight the bacteria that cause meningitis and septicaemia. It trains your immune system to protect you from the infection if you’re exposed in the future.

QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION is suitable for use in infants aged 1 year or older, and in adults and adolescents. It will be given to you by a doctor or a nurse into the muscle of the thigh or upper arms as an intramuscular injection.

Talk to your doctor before receiving QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION if you are allergic to vaccines. Before receiving QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have severely high fever or infections, bleed or bruise easily, a weak immune system or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION is generally well-tolerated. However, it may cause pain, tenderness, firmness, redness at injection site, mild fever and diarrhea, irritation, loss of appetite, tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, muscle pain, headache, dizziness, and problems in sleeping. Consult your doctor if they trouble you.

Uses Of QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION

Protect against bacterial infections caused by the Neisseria meningitidis specifically against types A, C, W and Y such as:

• Meningitis (inflammation of layers surrounding the brain)
• Septicaemia (blood infection)

How QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION Works

QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION contains Meningococcal Group A, C, W135 and Y Conjugate Vaccine which works by helping your body build protection against the bacteria that cause meningitis, a serious infection of the brain and spinal cord and septicemia (blood infection). The vaccine contains small, harmless parts of the bacteria, which do not cause illness but trigger your immune system to recognize and fight the bacteria if you’re exposed in the future. This way, if the real bacteria enter your body, your immune system is ready to destroy it, preventing the infection from developing.

How to use QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION

QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION should be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the muscles as intramuscular injection or beneath the skin as subcutaneous injection.

It is given in the upper arm or in the thigh depending on the age and how much muscle you or your child have.

Side Effects Of QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION

How To Manage Side Effects

Headache

Rest and relax. Drink plenty of fluids such as water or ORS (Oral Rehydrating Solution) and apply a pain-relieving balm on the head if necessary. Contact your doctor if your headache did not improve.

Injection Site Reactions

To manage injection site pain after a vaccine, you can apply a cool, damp cloth or ice pack wrapped in a towel to the area for 10-15 minutes to reduce swelling and discomfort. Keeping the arm moving and gently massaging the area can also help ease stiffness and soreness. Avoid tight clothing around the injection site to prevent additional irritation.

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Pregnant women can receive Meningococcal Group A, C, W135 and Y Conjugate Vaccine if they were not immunised previously. However, consult your doctor before receiving QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

Breastfeeding

Consult your doctor

Breastfeeding women can receive Meningococcal Group A, C, W135 and Y Conjugate Vaccine if they were not immunised previously. However, consult your doctor before receiving QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION as a precaution.

Driving and Using Machines

Safe

QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION has no or negligible influence on your ability to drive and handle heavy tools or machines.

Alcohol

Use with Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol before receiving QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION.

Allergy

Contraindicated

Talk to your doctor before receiving QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION if you are allergic to vaccines, antisera, proteins.

Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctor

QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION can be used for vaccination in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) if they are not immunized previously. However, consult your doctor for advice

Use In Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION can be used for vaccination in elderly patients (aged 70 or older) if they are not immunized previously. However, consult your doctor for advice

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before receiving QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION, inform your doctor, if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• immunosuppressants (medicines that lower the body’s immune responses) such as corticosteroids Ex. dexamethasone, beclomethasone
• Chemotherapy
• Other vaccines (such as MMR Vaccine, DPT vaccine, Polio vaccine, Varicella Zoaster vaccine, Haemophilus influenzae type b, hepatitis B, pneumococcal, human papillomavirus and Neisseria meningitidis type B vaccines)

Overdosage:

QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

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FAQs About QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION

Q: What is QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION used for?

A: QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION is used to offer protection against meningitis and septicaemia which is caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis specifically against types A, C, W and Y.

Q: How QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION works?

A: QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION contains Meningococcal Group A, C, W135 and Y Conjugate Vaccine which works by helping your body build protection against the bacteria that cause meningitis, a serious infection of the brain and spinal cord and septicemia (blood infection). The vaccine contains small, harmless parts of the bacteria, which do not cause illness but trigger your immune system to recognize and fight the bacteria if you’re exposed in the future. This way, if the real bacteria enter your body, your immune system is ready to destroy it, preventing the infection from developing.

Q: Who should get the Meningococcal Vaccine?

A: The vaccine is recommended for all infants, unvaccinated children and adults who wants to be protected from the infection.

Q: How is QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION administered?

A: QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION should be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into the muscles as intramuscular injection.

Q: Is QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION safe?

A: Yes, the meningococcal vaccine is safe and has been widely used for decades. Side effects are usually pain, tenderness, firmness, redness at injection site, mild fever and diarrhea, irritation, loss of appetite, tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, muscle pain, headache, dizziness, and problems in sleeping. Consult your doctor if they trouble you.

Q: Can QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION be given to pregnant women?

A: Pregnant women can receive Meningococcal Group A, C, W135 and Y Conjugate Vaccine if they were not immunised previously. However, consult your doctor before receiving QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

Q: What should I do if I miss a dose of QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION?

A: If you miss a dose, talk to your healthcare provider. You do not need to start the series over; just get the missed dose as soon as possible.

Q: Are there any side effects of QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION?

A: QUADRI MENINGO INJECTION is generally well-tolerated. However, it may cause pain, tenderness, firmness, redness at injection site, mild fever and diarrhea, irritation, loss of appetite, tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, muscle pain, headache, dizziness, and problems in sleeping. Consult your doctor if they trouble you.

References

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4. Meningococcal ACWY VIS. Vaccines and Immunization. CDC.gov. [Revised in June 2021]. [Accessed on 31st August 2024]. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/mening.html

Useful Diagnostic Tests

• Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Author Details

Written By Srilekha. R - B.Pharm

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. M N Himaja - MBBS

Last updated on 02 Sep 2024 | 10:10 AM(IST)