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Zavinex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. The alternative uses of Zavinex have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zavinex. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Zavinex also has some side effects, the most common being Blurred vision, Agitation, Dyspepsia. While these are the most often observed Zavinex side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zavinex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Zavinex's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zavinex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zavinex is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zavinex have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Zavinex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zavinex is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Zavinex 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Zavinex safe for pregnant women?
Zavinex may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Zavinex again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zavinex safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Zavinex on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Zavinex on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zavinex on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zavinex on the Liver?
Side effects of Zavinex rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Zavinex on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Zavinex on the heart have been reported.
Zavinex 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 Zavinex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zavinex habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zavinex is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Zavinex can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Zavinex only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zavinex is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zavinex
You can take Zavinex with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zavinex
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Zavinex as it can have severe side effects.
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; Intron® A (Interferon alfa-2b)