Drug details
Shingrix (zoster vaccine recombinant, adjuvanted suspension for intramuscular injection)
type of Vaccines, Inactivated, Viral
Shingrix (zoster vaccine recombinant, adjuvanted) is a vaccine indicated for prevention of herpes zoster (shingles) in adults aged 50 years and older.
The drug is often used to treat Shingles .
This drug may have the following side effects:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, and
- high fever
The following drugs are related to Shingrix, either as a replacement or used together:
- Zovirax Suspension (acyclovir)
- Sandimmune (cyclosporine)
- Protopic (tacrolimus)
- Valtrex (valacyclovir hydrochloride)
- Zostavax (zoster vaccine live)