Virafin 80mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Virafin 80mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Blood Cancer

Other Benefits

Virafin 80mg Injection 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: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10000000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: 4 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10000000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: 4 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 4470000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2700000 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1378404 iu Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 Weekly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given to above 1 years old

Virafin 80mg Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Virafin 80mg Injection is used -

Moderate

Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Confusion

Mild

Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Insomnia
Nausea or vomiting
Dry Mouth
पेट दर्द
Pharyngitis
Fatigue
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Cough
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Loss of appetite
Diarrhoea

Common

Blurred vision
Agitation
Dyspepsia

Virafin 80mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Virafin 80mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Virafin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Virafin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Virafin 80mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Virafin as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Virafin 80mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Virafin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Virafin 80mg Injection on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Virafin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Virafin 80mg Injection on the Heart?

Virafin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Virafin 80mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Virafin 80mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Stroke
Anemia
Heart Disease
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Virafin 80mg Injection

Is this Virafin 80mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

Virafin 80mg Injection does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Virafin 80mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Virafin 80mg Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

Virafin 80mg Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Virafin 80mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Virafin 80mg Injection

Taking Virafin 80mg Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Virafin 80mg Injection

Taking alcohol with Virafin 80mg Injection can be dangerous.

Severe

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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; Intron® A (Interferon alfa-2b)

Virafin 80mg Injection