Rabies Virus Vaccine, Wistar Strain PM-1503-3M (Human), Inactivated
This is an inactivated rabies vaccine used for both pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis against rabies virus infection. The vaccine is administered to individuals at risk of rabies exposure, including those with occupational risk (veterinarians, lab workers, animal handlers) and anyone who has been potentially exposed to the virus through animal bites or scratches.
An inactivated rabies vaccine used to prevent rabies infection in at-risk individuals and for post-exposure treatment.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 830464
- Generic
- Rabies Virus Vaccine Wistar Strain Pm-1503-3m (Human), Inactivated
- Class
- unclassified
- Brands
- Imovax
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- injection
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis for high-risk individuals such as veterinarians, animal control officers, and laboratory workers; post-exposure prophylaxis following potential rabies exposure from animal bites or scratches; recommended for travelers to rabies-endemic areas.
As an inactivated vaccine, it contains killed rabies virus that stimulates the immune system to produce neutralizing antibodies against the rabies virus without causing disease.
Post-exposure prophylaxis typically requires multiple doses combined with rabies immunoglobulin. Pre-exposure series requires 2-3 doses for primary immunization. Common side effects include injection site reactions, headache, and mild systemic symptoms. Not a live vaccine and cannot cause rabies.
Official drug label
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