Actimmune and BCG vaccine
Determining the interaction of Actimmune and BCG vaccine and the possibility of their joint administration.
In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.
Consumer:Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.
Professional:The concomitant administration of interferon gamma with vaccines may theoretically increase the risk of an exaggerated immune response. The mechanism is related to interferon gamma's immunomodulatory effects. The clinical significance is unknown.
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
- Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
Generic Name: bcg vaccine
Brand name: BC Fast Pain Relief, Stanback Fast Pain Relief
Synonyms: n.a.
In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.
- Actimmune-BCG Vaccine (Immunization)
- Actimmune-Bcg Vaccine Freeze Dried
- Actimmune-BD Glucose
- Actimmune-BD PosiFlush SF flush
- Actimmune-Be-Flex Plus
- Actimmune-Bebulin
- BCG vaccine-Actimol Infant
- BCG vaccine-Actiprofen
- BCG vaccine-Actiq
- BCG vaccine-Actisite
- BCG vaccine-Activase
- BCG vaccine-Activated Charcoal