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Drug Interactions between Mumpsvax and varicella zoster immune globulin

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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varicella zoster immune globulin mumps virus vaccine

Applies to: varicella zoster immune globulin and Mumpsvax (mumps virus vaccine)

Varicella zoster immune globulin may interfere with your body's immune response to mumps virus vaccine. If you have been treated with varicella zoster immune globulin or received a blood product, your doctor may suggest you wait a certain period of time before being vaccinated with mumps virus vaccine. If you were vaccinated with mumps virus vaccine shortly before or after varicella zoster immune globulin, revaccination and/or laboratory testing for vaccine immunity may be necessary. The immunizing doctor should be informed of recent therapy with varicella zoster immune globulin or any blood product so that appropriate measures and/or precautions can be taken. It is important to tell the doctor about all other medications being used, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to the doctor.

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Drug and food interactions

No alcohol/food interactions were found. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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