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Vactyph is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Typhoid Fever.
The optimal dosage of Vactyph is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Vactyph include Swelling. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Vactyph can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Vactyph are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Vactyph's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Vactyph has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Vactyph related warnings section.
Vactyph is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastritis are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Vactyph are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Vactyph may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Vactyph is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Vactyph is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Vactyph safe for pregnant women?
Vactyph can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Vactyph right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Vactyph safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Vactyph on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Vactyph will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Vactyph on the Kidneys?
Vactyph does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vactyph on the Liver?
Vactyph does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Vactyph on the Heart?
Using Vactyph does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Vactyph should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vactyph unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vactyph habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Vactyph is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Vactyph does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Vactyph is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Vactyph for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Vactyph
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Vactyph with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vactyph
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Vactyph.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vivotif (Typhoid Vaccine Live Oral Ty21a)