Influvac 2018 Injection Information

Influvac 2018 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Flu are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The right dosage of Influvac 2018 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Influvac 2018 Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Influvac 2018 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.

Influvac 2018 Injection's effect during pregnancy is Mild and Mild while nursing. In addition, Influvac 2018 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Influvac 2018 Injection related warnings section.

Influvac 2018 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. HIV/AIDS, Agammaglobulinemia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Influvac 2018 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Influvac 2018 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Influvac 2018 Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Influvac Benefits & Uses
Influvac Dosage & How to Take
Influvac Side Effects
Influvac Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Influvac with Other Drugs
Influvac Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Influvac
Influvac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Influvac 2018 Injection Benefits & Uses

Influvac 2018 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Flu (Read More - From Ginger Tea to Steam: Best Home Remedies for Influenza)

Influvac 2018 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: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Flu (Influenza) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Influvac 2018 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Influvac 2018 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Influvac has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Influvac 2018 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Influvac may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Influvac 2018 Injection on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Influvac on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Influvac 2018 Injection on the Liver?

Influvac is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Influvac 2018 Injection on the Heart?

Influvac is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Influvac 2018 Injection with Other Drugs

Influvac 2018 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adalimumab

Moderate

Influvac 2018 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Influvac 2018 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

HIV/AIDS
Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Influvac 2018 Injection

Is this Influvac 2018 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Influvac 2018 Injection does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Influvac 2018 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Influvac 2018 Injection only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Influvac 2018 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Influvac 2018 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Influvac 2018 Injection

It is safe to take Influvac 2018 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Influvac 2018 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Influvac 2018 Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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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; Fluzone quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1428,1432

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