adsorb

tr.v., -sorbed, -sorb·ing, -sorbs.
To take up by adsorption.

[AD- + Latin sorbēre, to suck.]

adsorbability ad·sorb'a·bil'i·ty n.
adsorbable ad·sorb'a·ble adj.

v

To attract molecules of a substance to the surface of another solid substance.

Brand names: Biothrax®

Drug Forms:
• Anthrax Vaccine, Adsorbed injection (below)
• Anthrax Vaccine (Adsorbed) Suspension for injection

Español:
• Inyección de vacuna anticarbuncosa, absorbida
• Vacuna anticarbuncosa (absorbida), Suspensión para inyección

Anthrax Vaccine, Adsorbed injection

What is anthrax vaccine, adsorbed injection?

ANTHRAX VACCINE, ADSORBED (Biothrax®) protects against an infection from the anthrax bacteria. This vaccine is not available to the general public from health care providers. Certain at-risk groups may get the vaccine through special programs set up by the US government. These groups include: at-risk laboratory workers; at-risk industry workers who come in contact with imported animal hides, wools or bone-meal; at-risk veterinarians; US military personnel; at-risk decontamination specialists; and some civilians exposed to anthrax during bioterrorism-related events. Generic anthrax vaccine, adsorbed is not available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• an immune deficiency (natural or due to AIDS, cancer chemotherapy, HIV infection, radiation, or steroid therapy)
• a previous history of anthrax infection
• a suspected exposure to anthrax bacteria
• fever or infection
• Guillain-Barre syndrome
• an unusual or allergic reaction to vaccines, aluminum, benzethonium chloride, formaldehyde, latex, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Anthrax vaccine, adsorbed is only for injection under the skin. It is usually given under special circumstances by a health-care professional in a hospital, clinic or prescriber's office.

The use of this vaccine must be officially recorded. Federal law requires that the manufacturer's name and lot number; name, address, and phone number of the person giving the vaccine; and the date of administration be recorded in the patient's permanent medical record.

Your health care professional may give you an informational paper on the anthrax vaccine, adsorbed at the time of the vaccination. Be sure to read this information.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply. Try to remember that for your initial immunization, the vaccine needs to be given 6 times. You will receive it at the first doctor visit, then 2 and 4 weeks later. A booster dose will be given at 6, 12 and 18 months. You may also receive a yearly booster dose following your initial immunization.

What drug(s) may interact with anthrax vaccine, adsorbed?

• medicines that lower your ability to fight off infections (such as chemotherapy, prednisone or cyclosporine)

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your vaccine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking anthrax vaccine, adsorbed?

Be sure to return to your health care provider to receive all of your injections. If you do not return for your follow-up injections, you may not obtain adequate protection against the anthrax bacteria.

What side effects may I notice from receiving anthrax vaccine, adsorbed?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, wheezing
• difficulty swallowing
• extreme swelling around the injection site
• severe fever and/or chills
• severe headache
• severe rash, itching (hives)
• swelling of eyes or face

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• loss of appetite
• loss of energy
• mild and temporary fever and/or chills
• mild headache
• muscle aches and pains
• nausea
• pain, tenderness, redness, or swelling at the injection site

Where can I keep my medicine?

This vaccine will be administered in the clinic or office of a health care professional. You will not be given vaccine doses to store at home.

Last updated: 7/1/2002

Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.

To attract and retain other material on the surface.

IN BRIEF: v. - Accumulate (liquids or gases) on the surface.

Tutor's tip: After a substance is "absorbed" (swallowed up), the substance itself is known as an "adsorb."

Dansk (Danish)
v. tr. - adsorbere

Nederlands (Dutch)
adsorberen

Français (French)
v. tr. - absorber, adsorber

Deutsch (German)
v. - adsorbieren, binden

Ελληνική (Greek)
v. - (χημ.) προσροφώ

Italiano (Italian)
adsorbire

Português (Portuguese)
v. - adsorver (Quím.)

Русский (Russian)
адсорбировать, всасывать

Español (Spanish)
v. tr. - adsorber

Svenska (Swedish)
v. - adsorbera

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
吸附

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
v. tr. - 吸附

한국어 (Korean)
v. tr. - 흡착시키다

日本語 (Japanese)
v. - 吸着する

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(فعل) يمتزج, يكثف جزيئات الغاز‏

עברית (Hebrew)
v. tr. - ‮ספח, ספג (מוצק את הגאז), הצמיד אליו חומר‬

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