Zuvirab: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zuvirab Benefits & Uses

Zuvirab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Rabies

Zuvirab 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: Rabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: dose should be given on days 0,3,7,28
Geriatric	Disease: Rabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: dose should be given on days 0,3,7,28
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Rabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: dose should be given on days 0,3,7,28
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Rabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: dose should be given on days 0,3,7,28
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Rabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: dose should be given on days 0,3,7,28

Zuvirab Related Warnings

Is the use of Zuvirab safe for pregnant women?

Zuvirab is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Zuvirab safe during breastfeeding?

Zuvirab has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Zuvirab on the Kidneys?

Zuvirab is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Zuvirab on the Liver?

Zuvirab is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zuvirab on the Heart?

Zuvirab is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zuvirab with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Prednisolone

Betamethasone

Dexamethasone

Hydrocortisone

Zuvirab Contraindications

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

Hemophilia

Frequently asked Questions about Zuvirab

Is this Zuvirab habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Zuvirab has not been reported.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Zuvirab since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Zuvirab is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Zuvirab is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Zuvirab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zuvirab

Taking Zuvirab with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zuvirab

Information about the interaction of Zuvirab and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 922-923

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Imovax® Rabies (rabies vaccine)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Rabavert (rabies vaccine)

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