Varicella-Zoster, Prophylaxis

Medications for Varicella-Zoster, Prophylaxis

Around Varicella-Zoster, Prophylaxis: Action taken to prevent infection with Varicella-Zoster.

This listing of medications have been in some way associated with, or found in the treatment of this particular condition.

Medication name	Rx / OTC	Pregnancy	CSA	Reviews	Rating
Varivax	Rx	C	N	Add review	0.0
Generic title: varicella virus vaccine systemic Medication class: viral vaccines For consumers: dose, interactions, side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

varicella virus vaccine	Rx	C	N	Add review	0.0
Generic title: varicella virus vaccine systemic Brand title: Varivax Medication class: viral vaccines For consumers: dose, interactions, For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph

ProQuad	Rx	C	N	Add review	0.0
Common title: measles virus vaccine / mumps virus disease / rubella virus disease / varicella virus vaccine systemic Medication course: vaccine mixes For consumers: dose, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information

measles virus infection / mumps virus infection / rubella virus infection / varicella virus infection	Rx	C	N	Add review	0.0
Common title: measles virus vaccine / mumps virus disease / rubella virus disease / varicella virus vaccine systemic Brand title: ProQuad Medication course: vaccine mixes For consumers: dose, interactions, For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph

Rx	Prescription Only
OTC	On The Counter
Rx/OTC	Prescription or Over The Counter
Off Label	This drug may well not be accepted by the FDA for treating the particular condition.

Pregnancy Category
A	sufficient and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (also there isn`t any evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B	Animal reproduction studies have failed to show a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in elderly women.
C	Animal reproduction studies have demonstrated a negative effect in the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but possible benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D	there was positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but possible benefits may justify use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X	Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there`s positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in elderly women obviously outweigh potential benefits.
N	FDA has not classified this medication.

Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Schedule
N	Is not at the mercy of the Controlled Substances Act.
1	Has a high potential for abuse. Has no accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. There`s a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2	Has a high potential for abuse. Includes a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions or a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Abuse may result in acute psychological or physical dependence.
3	features a potential for abuse less than people in schedules 1 and 2 two. Includes a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Abuse may lead to physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4	Has a minimal potential for abuse in accordance with people in program 3. It`s a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence.
5	Has a minimal potential for abuse in accordance with people in program 4. Includes a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to people in program 4.

Alcohol
X	Interacts with Medication.

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