Twinrix Adult Injection
Twinrix Adult Injection is to be administered by healthcare professionals. It may cause pain and irritation at the site of infusion. This usually goes away with time. It can be taken by patients irrespective of age.
Twinrix Adult Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Twinrix Adult Injection is a prescription medicine. This combination of two vaccines is used to prevent Hepatitis A and B infections. It promotes the immune system to act against microorganisms to prevent such infections.
Twinrix Adult Injection is to be administered by healthcare professionals. It may cause pain and irritation at the site of infusion. This usually goes away with time. It can be taken by patients irrespective of age.
Twinrix Adult Injection is generally well tolerated by patients and is also safe in children and babies, however, it has a few side effects such as fever, weakness, headache, etc. It is important to inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver disease. Unusual crying can be observed in children or babies.
03Uses
Prevention of Hepatitis A infection
Prevention of Hepatitis B infection
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Twinrix Adult Injection is a combination of two medicines: Freeze-dried Live Attenuated Hepatitis A Vaccine and Hepatitis B Vaccine (rDNA) which prevent Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. They help develop immunity by initiating a mild infection. This type of infection does not cause illness but stimulates the body’s immune system to produce antibodies (proteins) to protect against any future infections.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Twinrix Adult Injection, please consult your doctor.
07Benefits
In Prevention of Hepatitis A infection
Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis A virus. Twinrix Adult Injection helps your body develop immunity by forming antibodies that your body needs for protection against the hepatitis A virus. It is given by an injection into a muscle only by a doctor or nurse.
In Prevention of Hepatitis B infection
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It can spread from person to person through blood, semen or other body fluids. It can cause mild illness lasting a few weeks or can lead to a serious, lifelong illness. Twinrix Adult Injection is given to prevent hepatitis B infection. It is advisable to consult your doctor for complete information regarding vaccination schedules. show moreshow less
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Tiredness
Headache
Pain
Injection site redness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Twinrix Adult Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Twinrix Adult Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Twinrix Adult Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Twinrix Adult Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Twinrix Adult Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Twinrix Adult Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Twinrix Adult Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Twinrix Adult Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Twinrix Adult Injection is used to immunize adults and adolescents 16 years of age and above who are at risk of both hepatitis A and hepatitis B infection.
It consists of three doses, the first administered at the selected date, the second one month later, and the third six months after the first dose.
The vaccine will not prevent infection caused by other agents such as hepatitis C and hepatitis E and other pathogens known to infect the liver.
References
Sources and references
TwinrixVaccine]. Rixensart, Belgium: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals; 2001 . view
Twinrix Adult Vaccine: Hepatitis A Vaccine and Hepatitis B Vaccine. Uxbridge, Middlesex: GlaxoSmithKline UK; 1996 . view
Twinrixand hepatitis Bvaccine]. Mississauga, Ontario: GlaxoSmithKline Inc.; 2018. view
Twinrix Paediatricand hepatitis B vaccine ]. Rixensart, Belgium: GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals; 2018. view
