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    BCG vaccine live (Rx)

    Brand and Other Names:BCG Vaccine (Tice strain)
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    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 (136)

              • 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.

              • 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.

              • flucloxacillin

                flucloxacillin 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.

              • 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.

              • 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.

              • 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.

              • 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 (14)

              • 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.

              • 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.

              • 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.

              • 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 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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