Factsheet Of Gam-COVID-Vac Combined Vector Vaccine (Component I & II) SPUTNIK V Of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
This vaccination is carried out in two stages. The first
stage is with component 1, then after three weeks with component 11. The
product is given intramuscularly. The first dose of 0.5ml is given, and then
after three weeks, an amount of 0.5ml is given. After administering the
vaccine, the patient must be monitored by a competent healthcare professional
for about 30 minutes.
There are certain things you need to know before you get this
vaccine shot.
The vaccine has got permission for getting used in an
emergency situation. It has not obtained the marketing authorization, but its
approval for restricted use grants permission for getting used for active
immunizations of those individuals who are above 18 years for preventing
COVID-19 disease. Like any new medicine, this vaccine will be monitored to
allow rapid identification of some further safety information. You can assist
by reporting any side effects you might get after vaccination to Dr-Reddy
laboratories. Every adverse effect should be entered in COWIN App by a health
care provider. This is all according to the regulatory process for import of drugs in India.
Before you use Sputnik
V
- Tell
your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, which includes
- Kidney
and liver problems.
- Problems
with your endocrine system
- The
disease of the hematopoietic system
- Problems
in association with your cardiovascular system
- Lung
diseases like asthma or COPD
- If
you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
Who should get Sputnik
Vaccine?
Sputnik vaccine has got approval for emergency use in
individuals over 18 years.
One should not get the
vaccine when they have
- Allergy
to any of the components of the vaccine
- History
of any severe allergic reaction.
- If
you are suffering from cold, fever, cough, body ache, or loose motions.
Ingredients of sputnik
vaccine
Component 1 contains Active substance: recombinant adenovirus
serotype 26 particles that contain SARS COV 2 protein S gene 1.0 +-0.5 * 1011 particles.
Excipients: Tris-aminomethane - 1.21 mg, sodium chloride -
2.19 mg, sucrose -25.0 mg, magnesium chloride hexahydrate -102.0 μg, EDTA
disodium salt dehydrate - 19.0 μg, polysorbate 80 - 250.0 μg, ethanol 95% -
2.50 μl, water for injection Q.s to 0.5 ml.
Component II – Active ingredients: Recombinant adenovirus
serotype 5 particles containing the SARS Cov- 2 protein s gene 1.0±0.5 x 1011 Particles. Excipients: Tris
aminomethane -1.21 mg, sodium chloride - 2.19 mg, sucrose -25.0 mg, magnesium
chloride hexahydrate -102.0 μg, EDTA disodium salt dehydrate - 19.0 μg,
polysorbate 80 - 250.0 μg, ethanol 95% - 2.50 μl, water for injection Q.s to
0.5 ml.
How is sputnik given?
The sputnik vaccine is given as an intramuscular injection
primarily in the deltoid muscle. While the first dose is given, the second dose
is given after three weeks. If, by any chance, you miss getting your shot, then
ask your healthcare provider about it.
Significant benefits of
Sputnik V vaccine.
Sputnik V vaccine helps in preventing Covid 19 disease after
three weeks of the second dose. The duration up to which the vaccine offers
protection is still under study. You might get a protective response 1-3 weeks
after the double dose. Therefore, it is necessary to practice all precautions
for preventing SARS COV -2 infection until three weeks after the second dose.
What are the different
risks involved with the Sputnik vaccine?
Some of the side effects of the Sputnik vaccine are
tenderness, pain, swelling, bruising, itching, muscle pain, runny nose, cough,
stomach ache, feeling feverish, sore throat, decrease appetite.
Sputnik V vaccine is still under study in clinical trials,
and follow-up trials are still going on.
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