Sputnik V Vaccine

Description

Sputnik V Vaccine helps prevent Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in individuals 18 years of age and older. It is deemed safe and works in a way similar to Covishield. It has an efficacy of over 90% against SARS-CoV-2 infection and is the first foreign vaccine to receive emergency use authorization in India. Sputnik V Vaccine, the Russian COVID-19 vaccine, is the world’s first Covid-registered vaccine and is already registered in more than 60 countries. The vaccine has been developed by Moscow’s Gamaleya National Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology. In India, along with import, Hyderabad-based Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) and a few other pharmaceutical companies will manufacture the vaccine. Sputnik V Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional into a muscle (intramuscularly) and should not be self-administered. Sputnik V Vaccine is given in two doses, 21 days apart. However, unlike any other Covid-19 vaccine, both doses of Sputnik V Vaccine are different from one another. This difference in composition of doses helps make the immune response stronger thereby providing extended protection against Covid-19. Sputnik V Vaccine may cause certain mild and temporary side effects such as injection site pain, tiredness, and fever. If these persist or get worse, let the doctor know. The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these side effects. To ensure safety, it is important to let the doctor know about your medical conditions. Also, let them know about the medications you are taking.

Introduction

In Prevention of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Sputnik V Vaccine is used for active immunization against Covid-19 disease in adults. It is given as a two-dose regime. So, make sure to complete the entire dosing schedule. It is considered to have an efficacy of more than 90% and no serious side effects have been reported so far after taking Sputnik V Vaccine. Getting vaccinated is more of social responsibility and plays a major role in contributing our part to save lives. Additionally, take all the necessary precautions to ensure your safety, such as wearing a face mask, avoiding crowded places, washing your hands or using a hand sanitizer at regular intervals, and maintaining social distancing whenever possible.

Benefits

SARS-CoV-2 virus (that causes Covid-19) uses proteins called spike proteins to enter the cells of our body. Sputnik V Vaccine contains two different adenovirus vectors (rAd26 and rAd5), delivered separately in the first and second dose respectively. These contain the gene for making the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein but have been modified so that they cannot cause the disease. Thus once vaccinated, the body produces antibodies against the coronavirus that helps you fight the virus if exposed. This means there is a reduced risk of developing the illness and its consequences. Using different vectors boosts the immune system even more than using the same version twice and may give longer-lasting protection against the virus when exposed to it.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Sputnik V Vaccine. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Sputnik V Vaccine during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Sputnik V Vaccine during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether Sputnik V Vaccine alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Sputnik V Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Sputnik V Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.