Zavinex 5 Injection Information

Zavinex 5 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. Secondary and off-label uses of Zavinex 5 Injection have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Zavinex 5 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Zavinex 5 Injection include Blurred vision, Agitation, Dyspepsia. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zavinex 5 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Zavinex 5 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Zavinex 5 Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zavinex 5 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Zavinex 5 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zavinex 5 Injection contraindications section.

Additionally, Zavinex 5 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zavinex 5 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Zavinex Benefits & Uses
Zavinex Dosage & How to Take
Zavinex Side Effects
Zavinex Related Warnings
Zavinex Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zavinex
Zavinex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zavinex 5 Injection Benefits & Uses

Zavinex 5 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Zavinex 5 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

Zavinex 5 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Zavinex 5 Injection 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.

Moderate
Is the use of Zavinex 5 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Zavinex on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Zavinex 5 Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Zavinex on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Zavinex 5 Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Zavinex rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zavinex 5 Injection on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Zavinex on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Zavinex 5 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zavinex 5 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 Zavinex 5 Injection

Is this Zavinex 5 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zavinex 5 Injection is addictive.

No
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 5 Injection can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Zavinex 5 Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Zavinex 5 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Zavinex 5 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zavinex 5 Injection

You can take Zavinex 5 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zavinex 5 Injection

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Zavinex 5 Injection as it can have severe side effects.

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)

Zavinex 5 Injection