BCG vaccine live (Rx)

Brand and Other Names:BCG Vaccine (Tice strain)

Dosing & Uses

AdultPediatric

Dosage Forms & Strengths

suspension reconstituted

  • 50mg (Tice BCG)
  • 81mg (TheraCys)

Tuberculosis Immunization

Used as TB immunization, primarily in developing countries

ACIP recommended use: TB exposed health care workers in high risk settings

0.2-0.3 mL percutaneous

Conduct tuberculin test 2-3 months after percutaneous administration; if test negative repeat vaccination

Immunotherapy for Bladder Cancer

Initiate treatment 7-14 days after biopsy

TheraCys: Instill one dose into bladder; retain for 2 hr; repeat dose once weekly for 6 weeks followed by 1 treatment at 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after initial treatment

TICE BCG: Instill one dose into blatter; retain for 2 hr; repeat dose once weekly for 6 weeks (may repeat cycle once) followed by once monthly for 6-12 months

Administration

Okay to give Hib, DTP, OPV, IPV, MMR, influenza, and hepatitis B at same time

Dosage Forms & Strengths

suspension reconstituted

  • 50mg (Tice BCG)
  • 81mg (TheraCys)

Tuberculosis Immunization

Used as TB immunization, primarily in developing countries

ACIP recommended use: TB exposed TB skin test-negative infants and children

<1 month

  • Half-strength (reconstitute with 2 mL instead of 1 mL sterile water)
  • 0.2-0.3 mL percutaneous
  • Conduct tuberculin test 2-3 months after percutaneous administration; if test negative repeat vaccination after 1 year

>1 month

  • 0.2-0.3 mL percutaneous
  • Conduct tuberculin test 2-3 months after percutaneous administration; if test negative repeat vaccination

Additional Information

Okay to give Hib, DTP, OPV, IPV, MMR, influenza, and hepatitis B at same time

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            Contraindicated (11)

            • belimumab

              belimumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Do not administer live vaccines 30 days before or concurrently with belimumab.

            • certolizumab pegol

              certolizumab pegol decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Do not give live vaccines concurrently with certolizumab.

            • ibrutinib

              ibrutinib decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • ixekizumab

              ixekizumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Ixekizumab may interfere with immune response of live vaccines and increase risk for vaccine adverse effects; prior to initiating ixekizumab, complete all age appropriate immunizations.

            • lomustine

              lomustine decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • mechlorethamine

              mechlorethamine decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • melphalan

              melphalan decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo. after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • onasemnogene abeparvovec

              onasemnogene abeparvovec decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Adjust vaccinations to accommodate concomitant corticosteroid administration prior to and following onasemnogene abeparvovec infusion. Avoid live vaccines for at least 1 month when initiating or after high-dose systemic corticosteroid therapy administered for =2 weeks.

            • oxaliplatin

              oxaliplatin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo. after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • procarbazine

              procarbazine decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). Live-attenuated vaccines should be avoided for at least 3 mo after cessation of immunosuppressive therapy.

            • secukinumab

              secukinumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Contraindicated. Secukinumab may interfere with immune response of live vaccines and increase risk for vaccine adverse effects; prior to initiating secukinumab, complete all age appropriate immunizations.

            Serious - Use Alternative (141)

            • abrocitinib

              abrocitinib decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Administration of live vaccines is not recommended during abrocitinib treatment and immediately before or after treatment.

            • adalimumab

              adalimumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • alefacept

              alefacept decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • amikacin

              amikacin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • amoxicillin

              amoxicillin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • ampicillin

              ampicillin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • anakinra

              anakinra decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • anifrolumab

              anifrolumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Before initiation, update immunization according to current guidelines.

            • antithymocyte globulin equine

              antithymocyte globulin equine decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • antithymocyte globulin rabbit

              antithymocyte globulin rabbit decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • atoltivimab/maftivimab/odesivimab

              atoltivimab/maftivimab/odesivimab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Ebola monoclonal antibodies may interfere with immune response of live vaccines. Refer to vaccine guidelines for vaccination timing during and following treatment. .

            • azathioprine

              azathioprine decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • azithromycin

              azithromycin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • aztreonam

              aztreonam decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • baricitinib

              baricitinib decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of live vaccines with baricitinib. Update immunizations in agreement with current immunization guidelines before initiating baricitinib.

            • basiliximab

              basiliximab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • beclomethasone, inhaled

              beclomethasone, inhaled increases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. May interfere with generation of an adequate immune response to BCG vaccine.

            • bedaquiline

              BCG vaccine live decreases effects of bedaquiline by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of intravesical BCG and antibiotics, particulary those given via IV or oral routes and those with activity against mycobacteria.

            • brodalumab

              brodalumab, BCG vaccine live. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Prior to initiating brodalumab, complete all age appropriate immunizations. No data are available on the ability of live or inactive vaccines to elicit an immune response in patients being treated with brodalumab.

            • budesonide

              budesonide decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • cabazitaxel

              cabazitaxel decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Live attenuated vaccines should not be used in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects.

            • canakinumab

              canakinumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • cefaclor

              cefaclor decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefadroxil

              cefadroxil decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefamandole

              cefamandole decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefazolin

              cefazolin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefdinir

              cefdinir decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefditoren

              cefditoren decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefepime

              cefepime decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefixime

              cefixime decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefotaxime

              cefotaxime decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefotetan

              cefotetan decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefoxitin

              cefoxitin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefpirome

              cefpirome decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefpodoxime

              cefpodoxime decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefprozil

              cefprozil decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • ceftazidime

              ceftazidime decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • ceftibuten

              ceftibuten decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • ceftriaxone

              ceftriaxone decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cefuroxime

              cefuroxime decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cephalexin

              cephalexin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • chloramphenicol

              chloramphenicol decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • chlorhexidine oral

              chlorhexidine oral decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • ciprofloxacin

              ciprofloxacin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Antibiotics may diminish therapeutic effects of BCG. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • clarithromycin

              clarithromycin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • clindamycin

              clindamycin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • cortisone

              cortisone decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • cyclosporine

              cyclosporine decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Avoid live vaccines in immunocompromised patients due to the risk of developing a clinical infection from the live vaccine. Inadequate immune response to the vaccine may also occur in the presence of immunosuppressants. Avoid live vaccines for at least 3 months after cessation of immunosuppressant therapy unless the benefit of vaccine administration outweighs the potential risk.

            • dapsone

              dapsone decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • deflazacort

              deflazacort decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

              deflazacort decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Do not administer live or live attenuated vaccines to patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids.

            • demeclocycline

              demeclocycline decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • dexamethasone

              dexamethasone decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • dicloxacillin

              dicloxacillin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • doxycycline

              doxycycline decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • dupilumab

              dupilumab, BCG vaccine live. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Prior to initiating dupilumab, complete all age appropriate immunizations. Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with dupilumab.

            • elivaldogene autotemcel

              elivaldogene autotemcel, BCG vaccine live. Either decreases effects of the other by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: The safety and effectiveness of vaccination during or following elivaldogene autotemcel treatment have not been studied. Vaccination is not recommended during the 6 weeks preceding myeloablative conditioning, and until hematological recovery following elivaldogene autotemcel treatment. Where feasible, administer childhood vaccinations before myeloablative conditioning. .

            • ertapenem

              ertapenem decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • erythromycin base

              erythromycin base decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • erythromycin ethylsuccinate

              erythromycin ethylsuccinate decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • erythromycin lactobionate

              erythromycin lactobionate decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • erythromycin stearate

              erythromycin stearate decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • etanercept

              etanercept decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • ethambutol

              ethambutol decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • everolimus

              everolimus decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • fingolimod

              fingolimod decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid live attenuated vaccines during and for 2 months after stopping fingolimod.

            • fleroxacin

              fleroxacin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • fludrocortisone

              fludrocortisone decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • fosfomycin

              fosfomycin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • gemifloxacin

              gemifloxacin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • gentamicin

              gentamicin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • glatiramer

              glatiramer decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • golimumab

              golimumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • guselkumab

              guselkumab, BCG vaccine live. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Prior to initiating guselkumab, complete all age appropriate immunizations. No data available on the ability of live or inactive vaccine to elicit an immune response in patients treated with guselkumab.

            • hydrocortisone

              hydrocortisone decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • hydroxychloroquine sulfate

              hydroxychloroquine sulfate decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • hydroxyurea

              hydroxyurea decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Vaccination with live vaccines in a patient receiving hydroxyurea may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection).

            • infliximab

              infliximab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • leflunomide

              leflunomide decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • levofloxacin

              levofloxacin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • linezolid

              linezolid decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • mefloquine

              mefloquine decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • mercaptopurine

              mercaptopurine decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • meropenem

              meropenem decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • meropenem/vaborbactam

              meropenem/vaborbactam decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • methylprednisolone

              methylprednisolone decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • metronidazole

              metronidazole decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • minocycline

              minocycline decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • moxifloxacin

              moxifloxacin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • muromonab CD3

              muromonab CD3 decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • mycophenolate

              mycophenolate decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • nafcillin

              nafcillin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • neomycin PO

              neomycin PO decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • nitrofurantoin

              nitrofurantoin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • ofatumumab SC

              ofatumumab SC decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of ofatumumab SC for live or live-attenuated vaccines, and whenever possible.

            • ofloxacin

              ofloxacin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • oxacillin

              oxacillin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • oxytetracycline

              oxytetracycline decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • ozanimod

              ozanimod decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of live-attenuated vaccines with ozanimod during treatment and for up to 3 months after discontinuing ozanimod. .

            • palifermin

              palifermin increases toxicity of BCG vaccine live by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Palifermin should not be administered within 24 hr before, during infusion of, or within 24 hr after administration of antineoplastic agents. Coadministration of palifermin within 24 hr of chemotherapy resulted in increased severity and duration of oral mucositis.

            • paromomycin

              paromomycin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • penicillin G aqueous

              penicillin G aqueous decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • penicillin VK

              penicillin VK decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until antibiotic treatment complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • piperacillin

              piperacillin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until antibiotic treatment complete to administer live bacterial vaccine; antibiotics may diminish therapeutic effects of BCG.

            • pivmecillinam

              pivmecillinam decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • prednisolone

              prednisolone decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • prednisone

              prednisone decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • quinupristin/dalfopristin

              quinupristin/dalfopristin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • rifabutin

              rifabutin decreases levels of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • rifampin

              rifampin decreases levels of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • rifapentine

              rifapentine decreases levels of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • rilonacept

              rilonacept decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • risankizumab

              risankizumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of live vaccines. Before starting risankizumab, complete age appropriate immunizations.

            • ritlecitinib

              ritlecitinib, BCG vaccine live. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid live attenuated vaccines during or shortly before initiating ritlecitinib. No data are available on vaccination response in ritlecitinib treated patients. Before initiating, review patient immunization status (including herpes zoster) and immunize accordingly in agreement with current immunization guidelines.

            • roxithromycin

              roxithromycin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • sarilumab

              sarilumab, BCG vaccine live. immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concurrent use of live virus vaccines, owing to potentially increased risk of infections. The interval between live vaccinations and initiation of sarilumab therapy should be in accordance with current vaccination guidelines regarding immunosuppressive agents.

            • satralizumab

              satralizumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. ive vaccines are not recommended during treatment. Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines. At least 4 weeks before initiating for live or live-attenuated vaccines.

            • siponimod

              siponimod decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Pause vaccinations beginning 1 week before initiating siponimod and for 4 weeks after stopping treatment. Coadministration with live attenuated vaccines may increase infection risk.

            • sirolimus

              sirolimus decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • streptomycin

              streptomycin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated.

            • sulfadiazine

              sulfadiazine decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • sulfamethoxazole

              sulfamethoxazole decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • sulfisoxazole

              sulfisoxazole decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • tacrolimus

              tacrolimus decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • teicoplanin

              teicoplanin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • temocillin

              temocillin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • temsirolimus

              temsirolimus decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • teplizumab

              teplizumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Administer all age-appropriate vaccinations before starting teplizumab. Live-attenuated vaccines are not recommended within 8 weeks before teplizumab treatment, during treatment, or up to 52 weeks after treatment.

            • tetracycline

              tetracycline decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • ticarcillin

              ticarcillin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • tigecycline

              tigecycline decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • tildrakizumab

              tildrakizumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Before initiating tildrakizumab therapy, consider completion of all age appropriate immunizations according to current immunization guidelines. Avoid use of live vaccines in patients treated with tildrakizumab. No data are available on the response to live or inactive vaccines.

            • tobramycin

              tobramycin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • tocilizumab

              tocilizumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • tralokinumab

              tralokinumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of live vaccines. Before starting tralokinumab, complete age appropriate immunizations.

            • triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension

              triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Corticosteroids also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines.

            • trimethoprim

              trimethoprim decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • upadacitinib

              upadacitinib decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.

            • ustekinumab

              ustekinumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines. BCG vaccines should not be given during ustekinumab treatment, for one year prior to initiating treatment, or one year following discontinuation of treatment.

            • vancomycin

              vancomycin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Contraindicated. Wait until Abx Tx complete to administer live bacterial vaccine.

            • vedolizumab

              vedolizumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of live virus vaccines while receiving vedolizumab; live vaccines may be administered concurrently with vedolizumab only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

            • voclosporin

              voclosporin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Immunosuppressants also increase risk of infection with concomitant live vaccines. Avoid live vaccines for at least 3 months after immunosuppressants.

            Monitor Closely (17)

            • anthrax immune globulin

              anthrax immune globulin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Immune globulin administration may impair the efficacy of live attenuated vaccines. Defer vaccination with live virus vaccines until ~3 months after administration of anthrax IG. Revaccinate people who received anthrax IG shortly after live virus vaccination following 3 months after the administration of anthrax IG.

            • belatacept

              belatacept decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: The use of live vaccines should be avoided during treatment with belatacept. Inform patients that vaccinations may be less effective while they are being treated with belatacept.

            • betibeglogene autotemcel

              betibeglogene autotemcel, BCG vaccine live. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Follow institutional guidelines for vaccine administration. Safety of live vaccines during or following treatment not studied. .

            • cytomegalovirus immune globulin (CMV IG)

              cytomegalovirus immune globulin (CMV IG) decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

            • hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG)

              hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG) decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

            • imipenem/cilastatin

              imipenem/cilastatin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. BCG vaccine prescribing information states that antimicrobial or immunosuppressive agents may interfere with the development of the immune response and should be used only under medical supervision.

            • imipenem/cilastatin/relebactam

              imipenem/cilastatin/relebactam decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. BCG vaccine prescribing information states that antimicrobial or immunosuppressive agents may interfere with the development of the immune response and should be used only under medical supervision.

            • immune globulin IM (IGIM)

              immune globulin IM (IGIM) decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

            • immune globulin IV (IGIV)

              immune globulin IV (IGIV) decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

            • immune globulin SC

              immune globulin SC decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor.

            • leniolisib

              leniolisib decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Live, attenuated vaccinations may be less effective if administered during leniolisib treatment.

            • obinutuzumab

              obinutuzumab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. Immunization with live virus vaccines is not recommended during obinutuzumab treatment and until after B-cell recovery.

            • ponesimod

              ponesimod decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Use Caution/Monitor. If possible, complete all age-appropriate vaccinations at least 4 weeks before initiating ponesimod.

            • rabies immune globulin, human (RIG)

              rabies immune globulin, human (RIG) decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: High dose rabies immunoglobulin may impair response to active immunization.

            • tetanus immune globulin (TIG)

              tetanus immune globulin (TIG) decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Separate by 3 months.

            • ublituximab

              ublituximab decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by immunosuppressive effects; risk of infection. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Administer all immunizations according to immunization guidelines at least 4 weeks before initiating ublituximab for live or live-attenuated vaccines and, whenever possible, at least 2 weeks before initiating for non-live vaccines. Vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended during treatment and until B-cell repletion. Do not administer live or live-attenuated vaccines to infants of mothers exposed to ublituximab during pregnancy, before confirming recovery of B-cell counts as measured by CD19+ B cells.

            • vaccinia immune globulin intravenous

              vaccinia immune globulin intravenous decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Defer live vaccines for 3 months after immune globulin administration.

            Minor (2)

            • chloroquine

              chloroquine decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown.

            • Rho(D) immune globulin

              Rho(D) immune globulin decreases effects of BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Separate by 3 months.

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            Adverse Effects

            >10%

            Malaise (7-40%)

            Fever (17-38%)

            Pain (17%)

            Chills (9-34%)

            Nausea/vomiting (3-16%)

            Dysuria (52-60%)

            Hematutia (26-39%)

            Urinary urgency (6-18%)

            Infection (2-18%)

            Anemia (21%)

            Flu-lik syndrome (24-33%)

            1-10%

            Rash (2-3%)

            Diarrhea (6%)

            Abdominal pain (2-3%)

            Headache (2%)

            Leukopenia (6%)

            Genital inflammation /abscess (2%)

            Renal toxicity (10%)

            Hemorrhagic cystitis (9%)

            Nocturia (5%)

            Urinary incontinence (2-6%)

            Arthralgia/myalgia (3-7%)

            Pulmonary infection (3%)

            <1%

            Urea nitrogen in blood increased

            Creatinine increased

            Disseminated sepsis

            Hepatitis

            Coagulopathy

            Myoglobinuria

            Nephritis

            Uveitis

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            Warnings

            Black Box Warning

            Intravesical administration may cause disseminated infections

            Contains live attenuated mycobacteria (handle with care and dispose properly)

            Contraindications

            Hypersensitivity, immunosuppression (corticosteroids)

            Acquired immune deficiencies

            Active tuberculosis

            HIV infected patients

            Bladder

            • Febrile illness
            • Urinary tract infection
            • Gross hematuria
            • Biopsy
            • Transurethral resection
            • Traumatic catherization

            Cautions

            Bacillus Calmette-Guérin strain of Mycobacterium bovis

            Patient should have Mantoux skin test prior to vaccine administration

            Following vaccination, Mantoux skin test usually positive; this is not a sensitive indicator of degree of protection

            Immunity not permanent; duration unpredictable

            Treat anaphylactoid reactions immediately

            Intravesical administration may cause symptoms of bladder irritability 4-6 hr after instillation and increase in severity following each instillation; may last 24-72 hr

            Use caution in patients with small bladder capacity

            Postpone intravesical instillation during antibiotic therapy

            Vaccination not recommended for patients with positive PPD reaction

            Not for the treatment of active tuberculosis or prevention of cancer

            May not result in effective immunity in all patients

            Packaging may contain latex

            Suspected adverse events after administration of any vaccine may be reported to Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS), 1-800-822-7967

            Up-to-date vaccination schedules available at www.cdc.gov/nip/publications

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            Pregnancy & Lactation

            Pregnancy Category: C

            Lactation: Not known if excreted in breast milk, not recommended

            Pregnancy Categories

            A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

            B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

            C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

            D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

            X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

            NA: Information not available.

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            Pharmacology

            Mechanism of Action

            M. bovis strain in the vaccine, immunologically similar to M. tuberculosis, produces cell-mediated immunity and simulates M. tuberculosis infection

            May convey active immunity via stimulation of production of endogenously produced antibodies

            The onset of protection from disease is relatively slow, but duration is long lasting (years)

            In bladder cancer a local inflammatory reaction may lead to destruction of superficial tumor cells of the endothellium; stimulates the host's immune system to reject the tumor

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