Influgen Injection
About Influgen Injection
Influenza vaccines, also known as flu shots or flu jabs, are vaccines that protect against infection by the influenza virus. These vaccines are generally safe. Temporary muscle pains or feelings of tiredness may occur as well In certain years, the vaccine causes Guillain barre syndrome in older people at a rate of about one case per million doses.
It should not be given to those with severe allergies to eggs or to previous versions of the vaccine. These vaccines come in both inactive and weakened viral forms. The inactive version should be used for those who are pregnant. They come in forms that are injected into the muscles, sprayed into the nose, or injected into the middle layer of skin.
What are the uses of Influgen Injection
Influenza (Flu)
What are the contraindications of Influgen Injection ?
What are the side effects of Influgen Injection ?
Headache
Weakness
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Key highlights of Influgen Injection
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This injection is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
This injection should be used with caution during lactation. \nBreast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
This injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is limited information available on the use of this injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
What are the substitutes for Influgen Injection ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Influgen Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Influvac Injection
Abbott India Ltd
- VaxiFlu-S Injection
Zydus Cadila
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of this injection, please consult your doctor.
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of overdose, consult your doctor.
How does this medication work?
This injection is a group of substances that act to sensitize the natural immune system of the body towards the influenza virus so that if infected, the body’s immune system can neutralize the virus and prevent the development of influenza.
What are the interactions of Influgen Injection ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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References
[Internet]. fda.gov 2017 [Cited 11 December 2019]. Available from:
https://www.fda.gov/media/75156/download
Fluvirin Vaccine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 11 December 2019]. Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/inactivated%20influenza%20vaccine
Adjuvanted Trivalent Influenza Vaccine (Surface Antigen, Inactivated) Suspension for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe Influenza Vaccine, Adjuvanted with MF59C.1- EMC [Internet] medicines.org.uk. 2019 [Cited 11 December 2019]. Available from:
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/10444/smpc
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