Pronunciation: PAP-i-LO-ma-VYE-rus
Generic Name: Human Papillomavirus
Brand Name: Cervarix
Cervarix is used for:
Preventing certain types of cervical cancer caused by HPV infection in females 10 to 25 years old.
Cervarix is a vaccine. It works by stimulating the body to produce antibodies against HPV infection.
Do NOT use Cervarix if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Cervarix
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if this applies to you.
Before using Cervarix:
Some medical conditions may interact with Cervarix. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances (including latex)
- if you have or have recently had a fever
- if you have HIV infection, cancer, a weakened immune system, or you take medicines that affect your immune system
- if you have bleeding or blood problems (eg, hemophilia, low blood platelet levels)
- if you are receiving radiation therapy or cancer chemotherapy
- if you are scheduled to receive any other vaccines
- if you had an allergic reaction to a previous dose of Cervarix
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cervarix. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Alkylating agents (eg, cyclophosphamide), antimetabolites (eg, fluorouracil, methotrexate), corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), or cytotoxics (eg, cisplatin) because they may decrease Cervarix's effectiveness
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cervarix may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Cervarix:
Use Cervarix as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Cervarix. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Cervarix is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic.
- Cervarix is given as a series of 3 separate injections. The first dose is given on a date chosen by you and your doctor. The second dose is given 1 month after the first dose. The third dose is given 6 months after the first dose. Be sure to keep all doctor appointments.
- If you miss a dose of Cervarix, contact your doctor to reschedule your vaccine.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cervarix.
Important safety information:
- Cervarix may cause dizziness or fainting. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Cervarix with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Fainting with jerking movements, seizure-like activity, and falling with injury has occurred following vaccination with Cervarix. Your doctor may ask you to sit or lie down for 15 minutes after you receive this vaccine.
- Cervarix may not provide protection against HPV infection in all recipients. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- Cervarix is only effective against certain types of HPV. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
- Cervarix is not a treatment for patients already infected with HPV. It does not cure cervical cancer caused by HPV infection.
- Cervarix does not prevent or treat diseases that are not caused by HPV.
- Continue to have regular Pap smears and routine cervical cancer screenings as directed by your doctor, even after you receive Cervarix.
- Cervarix should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 10 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Cervarix if you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor before you receive Cervarix. It is not known if Cervarix is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Cervarix, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Cervarix:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; headache; mild fever; mild pain, redness, itching, bruising, or swelling at the injection site; muscle or joint aches; nausea; tiredness; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fainting with jerking movements or seizure-like activity.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Cervarix side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Cervarix:
Cervarix is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Cervarix at home, store Cervarix as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Cervarix out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Cervarix, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Cervarix is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is summary only. It does not contain all information about Cervarix. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Cervarix resources
- Cervarix Side Effects (in more detail)
- Cervarix Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Cervarix Drug Interactions
- Cervarix Support Group
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