Warnings


What may interact with ProQuad?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-adalimumab
-anakinra
-etanercept
-infliximab
-medicines for organ transplant
-some medicines for arthritis
-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
-immunoglobulins
-medicines to treat cancer
-other vaccines

What should I tell my health care provider before I take ProQuad?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-blood system disease or problem
-cancer
-fever or infection
-history of organ transplant
-immune system problems
-other chronic health problems
-seizures
-taking steroids or other medicines to suppress the immune system
-tuberculosis
-an unusual or allergic reaction to measles, mumps, rubella, or varicella virus vaccine, neomycin, gelatin, eggs, albumin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using ProQuad?

This vaccine may not protect from all measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella infections.

After you receive this vaccine, stay away from people who are at a high risk for varicella infection. You could give the varicella infection to another person for up to 6 weeks after getting this vaccine. This includes people with HIV or AIDS, people with cancer, some pregnant women, and some babies. Ask your health care professional if you have any questions.

Do not take any aspirin products for 6 weeks after receiving this vaccine.

Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Use effective birth control for at least 3 months after receiving this vaccine. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.