Influvac Injection

Influenza vaccines, also known as flu shots or flu jabs, are vaccines that protect against infection by influenza virus. These vaccines are generally safe. Fever occurs in five to ten percent of children vaccinated. 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. The vaccines come in both inactive and weakened viral forms.

The flu vaccine is the best protection against the flu this season. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctor visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations and deaths.

• Influenza (Flu)

• Allergy

• Headache

• Weakness

• Injection Site Allergic Reaction

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This injection should be used with caution during lactation. Breastfeeding 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.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Influvac Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• VaxiFlu-S Injection

  Zydus Cadila

• Influgen Injection

  Lupin Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

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.

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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• Interaction with Medicine

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  This medication interacts with Abatacept, Alemtuzumab, Azathioprine, Bleomycin, Cabazitaxel, Dactinomycin, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone.

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• 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:

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