Influvac Information

Influvac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Flu.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Influvac. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Influvac have been listed ahead. These side effects of Influvac are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Influvac is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Influvac has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Influvac related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like HIV/AIDS, Agammaglobulinemia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome must refrain from the use of Influvac since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Influvac contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Influvac have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Influvac is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Influvac Benefits & Uses
Influvac Dosage & How to Take
Influvac Side Effects
Influvac Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Influvac with Other Drugs
Influvac Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Influvac
Influvac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Influvac Benefits & Uses

Influvac is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Influvac Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Influvac Related Warnings

Is the use of Influvac safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Influvac has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Influvac safe during breastfeeding?

Influvac may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Influvac on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Influvac on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Influvac on the Liver?

Influvac is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Influvac on the Heart?

Influvac is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Influvac with Other Drugs

Influvac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Moderate

Influvac Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Influvac unless your doctor advises you to do so -

HIV/AIDS
Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Influvac

Is this Influvac habit forming or addictive?

Influvac does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Influvac as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Influvac only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Influvac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Influvac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Influvac

It is safe to take Influvac with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Influvac

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Influvac with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Fluzone quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1428,1432

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