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ZOSTAVAX (ZOSTER VACCINE LIVE/PF)
- Prevention of herpes zoster
(PF) 19,400 unit/0.65 mL subcutaneous suspension
- Inject 0.65 milliliter (19,400 unit) by subcutaneous route once
(PF) 19,400 unit/0.65 mL subcutaneous suspension
- Inject 0.65 milliliter (19,400 unit) by subcutaneous route once
Prevention of herpes zoster
- Inject by subcutaneous route reconstitute and administer as directed in prescribing information
- Inject 0.65 milliliter (19,400 unit) by subcutaneous route once
- abatacept (with maltose)
- Abraxane
- Actemra
- acyclovir
- acyclovir sodium
- adalimumab
- Adcetris
- ado-trastuzumab emtansine
- Adriamycin
- Adriamycin Pfs
- Adrucil
- Afinitor
- Afinitor Disperz
- Alimta
- Alkeran
- altretamine
- anakinra
- anti-thymocyte glob (rabbit)
- Arava
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- arsenic trioxide
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- asparaginase (Erwinia chrysan)
- Astagraf Xl
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- certolizumab pegol
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- cisplatin
- cladribine
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- Clolar
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- cytarabine
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- dacarbazine
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- Droxia
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- Hycamtin
- Hydrea
- hydroxyurea
- Hyperrho S/d
- ibrutinib
- Iclusig
- Idamycin Pfs
- idarubicin
- Ifex
- ifosfamide
- ifosfamide-mesna
- Ilaris (pf)
- imatinib
- Imbruvica
- Imuran
- infliximab
- Inlyta
- interferon alfa-2b
- Intron A
- Istodax
- ixabepilone
- Ixempra
- Jakafi
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- Kadcyla
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- kit for yttrium-90-ibritumomab
- leflunomide
- lenalidomide
- Leukeran
- Lipodox
- Lipodox 50
- lomustine
- lymphocyte,anti-thymo imm glob
- Marqibo
- Matulane
- mechlorethamine
- melphalan
- mercaptopurine
- Metastron
- methotrexate sodium
- methotrexate sodium (PF)
- Micrhogam Ultra-filtered Plus
- mitomycin
- mitoxantrone
- Mustargen
- mycophenolate mofetil
- mycophenolate mofetil HCl
- mycophenolate sodium
- Myfortic
- Myleran
- natalizumab
- Navelbine
- nelarabine
- Neoral
- Nexavar
- nilotinib
- Nipent
- Nulojix
- obinutuzumab
- omacetaxine
- Ontak
- Onxol
- Orencia (with Maltose)
- oxaliplatin
- paclitaxel
- paclitaxel-protein bound
- pazopanib
- Pegasys
- Pegasys Convenience Pack
- Pegasys Proclick
- peginterferon alfa-2a
- peginterferon alfa-2b
- Pegintron
- Pegintron Redipen
- pemetrexed
- pentostatin
- Perjeta
- pertuzumab
- pomalidomide
- Pomalyst
- ponatinib
- pralatrexate
- procarbazine
- Prograf
- Purinethol
- Quadramet
- radium Ra 223 dichloride
- Rapamune
- regorafenib
- Remicade
- Revlimid
- rho(D) immune globulin
- rho(D) immune globulin-maltose
- Rhogam Ultra-filtered Plus
- Rhophylac
- rilonacept
- Rituxan
- rituximab
- romidepsin
- ruxolitinib
- samarium sm 153 lexidronam
- Sandimmune
- Simponi
- Simponi Aria
- Simulect
- sirolimus
- Soliris
- sorafenib
- Sprycel
- Stelara
- Stivarga
- streptozocin
- strontium-89 chloride
- sunitinib
- Sutent
- Sylatron
- Sylatron 4-pack
- Synribo
- Tabloid
- tacrolimus
- Tarceva
- Targretin
- Tasigna
- Taxotere
- Temodar
- temozolomide
- temsirolimus
- teniposide
- teriflunomide
- thalidomide
- Thalomid
- thioguanine
- thiotepa
- Thymoglobulin
- Tice Bcg
- tocilizumab
- tofacitinib
- Toposar
- topotecan
- toremifene
- Torisel
- Totect
- trastuzumab
- Treanda
- Trisenox
- Tysabri
- ustekinumab
- valacyclovir
- valrubicin
- Valstar
- Valtrex
- vandetanib
- Velcade
- Vidaza
- vinblastine
- Vincasar Pfs
- vincristine
- vincristine sulfate liposomal
- vinorelbine
- Votrient
- Winrho Sdf
- Xalkori
- Xeljanz
- Xeloda
- Xofigo
- Zanosar
- Zevalin (y-90)
- Zinecard
- Zortress
- Zovirax
Contraindicated
- A-hydrocort
- A-methapred
- adenovirus vac live type-4 & 7
- adenovirus vaccine live type-4
- adenovirus vaccine live type-7
- Anucort-hc
- Anusol-hc
- Aristospan Intra-articular
- Aristospan Intralesional
- BCG vaccine, live (PF)
- betamethasone acet & sod phos
- budesonide
- Celestone Soluspan
- Colocort
- Cortef
- Cortenema
- Cortifoam
- cortisone
- Depo-medrol
- dexamethasone
- Dexamethasone Intensol
- dexamethasone sodium phos (PF)
- dexamethasone sodium phosphate
- Dexpak 10 Day
- Dexpak 13 Day
- Dexpak 6 Day
- Entocort Ec
- Ez Use Joint-tunnel-trigger
- First-duke's
- First-mary's Mouthwash
- Flo-pred
- flu vac,qval 2013-14 (2-49yrs)
- fludrocortisone
- Flumist 2013-2014
- Grx Hicort 25
- Hemril-30
- hydrocortisone
- hydrocortisone acetate
- hydrocortisone sod succ (PF)
- hydrocortisone sod succinate
- Kenalog
- M-m-r Ii (pf)
- measles,mumps&rubella vacc(PF)
- measles,mumps,rub,varicel(PF)
- Medrol
- Medrol (pak)
- methylprednisolone
- methylprednisolone acetate
- methylprednisolone sod suc(PF)
- methylprednisolone sodium succ
- methylprednisolone-bupivacaine
- Millipred
- Millipred Dp
- nystatin-hydrocortisone-diphen
- nystatin-TCN-HC-diphenhydramin
- Orapred
- Orapred Odt
- Pediapred
- Physicians Ez Use M-pred
- prednisolone
- prednisolone acetate
- prednisolone sodium phosphate
- prednisone
- Prednisone Intensol
- Proctocort
- Proquad (pf)
- Rayos
- Rectacort-hc
- Rotateq Vaccine
- rotavirus vaccine live, penta
- Solu-cortef
- Solu-cortef (pf)
- Solu-medrol
- Solu-medrol (pf)
- triamcinolone acetonide
- triamcinolone hexacetonide
- triamcinolone-lidocaine
- typhoid vaccine
- Uceris
- varicella virus vacc live (PF)
- Varivax (pf)
- Veripred 20
- Vivotif Berna Vaccine
- yellow fever vaccine live (PF)
- Yf-vax (pf)
- Zostavax (pf)
- zoster vaccine live (PF)
Severe
Moderate
- pneumococcal 23-valps vaccine
- Pneumovax 23
- Bone marrow depression
- Disorder of immune function
- HIV infection
- Hodgkin's lymphoma
- Immunosuppression
- Leukemia
- Malignant neoplasm of bone marrow
- Multiple myeloma
- Non-hodgkin's lymphoma
- Pregnancy
- Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone marrow
- Untreated active tuberculosis
Contraindicated
- None
Severe
Moderate
- High fever >101 degrees fahrenheit
ZOSTAVAX (ZOSTER VACCINE LIVE/PF)
- Prevention of herpes zoster
- None
- Erythema
- Fatigue
- Headache disorder
- Injection site sequelae
- Localized edema
- Pain
- Pruritus of skin
More Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
- None
- Chills
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Flu-like symptoms
- General weakness
- Induration of skin
- Nausea
- Rhinitis
- Sensation of warmth
- Skin rash
- Upper respiratory infection
Less Frequent
Severe
Less Severe
Rare / Very Rare
Severe
- Acute retinal necrosis
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Chronic heart failure
- Gout
- Guillain-barre syndrome
- Herpes zoster
- Optic neuropathy
- Pulmonary edema
Less Severe
- Arthralgias
- Extensive limb swelling after injection
- Facial palsy
- Hematoma
- Lymphadenopathy
- Myalgias
- Urticaria
Contraindicated
Varicella Vacc. Live (Zoster)
Not to be used for prevention of primary varicella infection (chickenpox) and not indicated in pediatrics.
- 1 Day – 18 Years
- 1 Not to be used for prevention of primary varicella infection (chickenpox) and not indicated in pediatrics.
Severe Precaution
None
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Varicella Vaccine (Live)
Avoid aspirin containing products for 6 weeks following vaccination to reduce risk of Reye syndrome.
- 330 Days – 18 Years
- Avoid aspirin containing products for 6 weeks following vaccination to reduce risk of Reye syndrome.
Varicella Virus Vaccine
- Severity Level:
1
- Additional Notes: Contraindicated; contains live attenuated strains
Contraindicated
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Precaution Exists
Varicella Virus Vaccine Live
Some viruses are secreted in milk; consider risk/benefit.
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| Evaluate use carefully | Unknown | Not known; no or inclusive data | Some viruses are secreted in milk; consider risk/benefit. |
No Known Risk
None
| General | Excretion Potential | Effect on Infant | Notes |
| None |
Contraindicated
None
Precaution Exists
None
No Known Risk
None
- None
| Prevention of herpes zoster | |
| Z23 | Encounter for immunization |
| 0-9 | A-Z |
|---|---|
| Z23 | Encounter for immunization |
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