Divalent HPV Vaccine

Name: Divalent HPV Vaccine

Uses of Divalent HPV Vaccine

Divalent HPV vaccine is a vaccine used to help protect against cervical cancer. It specifically prevents cancers and precancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.  

Divalent HPV Vaccine Drug Class

Divalent HPV Vaccine is part of the drug class:

  • Papillomavirus vaccines

Divalent HPV Vaccine Interactions

To help your doctor and pharmacist give you the best care, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, and herbal products) before starting treatment with divalent HPV vaccine. 

Some products that may interact with this drug include:

  • "blood thinners" (such as Coumadin or warfarin)
  • cancer chemotherapy
  • corticosteroids (such as prednisone, dexamethasone)
  • drugs that weaken the immune system (such as cyclosporine, tacrolimus)

This is not a complete list of divalent HPV vaccine drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Divalent HPV Vaccine and Pregnancy

Divalent HPV vaccine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant during the time period of the 3 shots.

Pregnancy Registry: If you are vaccinated during pregnancy, there is a registry. The purpose of the registry is to collect safety information about the health of you and your baby. Contact the registry as soon as you become aware of the pregnancy or ask your healthcare provider to contact the registry for you. You or your healthcare provider can get information and enroll in the registry by calling 1-888-452-9622.

Your healthcare provider will decide if you should get divalent HPV vaccine.

Divalent HPV Vaccine Overdose

Divalent HPV vaccine is usually administered by a healthcare provider in a medical setting making it unlikely for an overdose to occur. However, if overdose is suspected, seek emergency medical attention.

 

Forms of Medication

Divalent HPV vaccine is a suspension for intramuscular injection available in 0.5-mL single-dose vials and prefilled TIP-LOK® syringes.

Divalent HPV vaccine contains proteins of HPV types 16 and 18. The vaccine also contains 3-O-desacyl-4’-monophosphoryl lipid A (MPL), aluminum hydroxide, sodium chloride, and sodium dihydrogen phosphate dehydrate.

Divalent HPV vaccine contains no preservatives.

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