Monograph
J07BK02 - Zoster, Live Attenuated |
Propably not porphyrinogenic |
PNP |
Rationale
Based on its pharmacokinetics properties the zoster vaccine has no conceivable porphyrinogenic effects.
Chemical description
Varicella-zoster virus live, attenuated. Produced in human diploid cells
Therapeutic characteristics
The zoster-vaccine is indicated for prevention of herpes zoster and herpes zoster-related post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), in individuals over 50 years.
The vaccine can be injected subcutaneously or intramuscularly as a single dose.
Metabolism and pharmacokinetics
The zoster vaccine is not metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system.
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References
| # | Citation details | PMID |
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| * | Government bodies | |
| 1. | Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Vaksinasjonsveilederen. www.fhi.no (updated 13.10.2015).
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| * | Summary of Product Characteristics | |
| 2. | The electronic Medicines Compendium (emc). Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Zostavax. (Last edition:
February. 2016). |
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