Avaxim 160 IU Injection

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Avaxim 160 IU Injection Information

Avaxim 160 IU Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hepatitis A.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Avaxim 160 IU Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The most common side effects of Avaxim 160 IU Injection are Skin redness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Avaxim 160 IU Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Avaxim 160 IU Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Avaxim 160 IU Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Avaxim 160 IU Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Avaxim 160 IU Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Avaxim 160 IU Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Avaxim 160 IU Injection, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Avaxim 160 IU Injection Benefits & Uses

Avaxim 160 IU Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Avaxim 160 IU 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 A
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Booster dose given at least 6 months after the first dose
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Hepatitis A
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Booster dose given at least 6 months after the first dose
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Hepatitis A
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Booster dose given at least 6 months after the first dose

Avaxim 160 IU Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Avaxim 160 IU Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Avaxim may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Avaxim again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Avaxim 160 IU Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Avaxim for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Avaxim 160 IU Injection on the Kidneys?


    Avaxim does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Avaxim 160 IU Injection on the Liver?


    Avaxim is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Avaxim 160 IU Injection on the Heart?


    Avaxim is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Avaxim 160 IU Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Avaxim 160 IU Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Avaxim 160 IU Injection

  • Is this Avaxim 160 IU Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Avaxim 160 IU Injection is not addictive in nature.

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


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Avaxim 160 IU Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Avaxim 160 IU Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    There is no benefit of taking Avaxim 160 IU Injection for mental disorders.

    No

Avaxim 160 IU Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Avaxim 160 IU Injection


    It is safe to take Avaxim 160 IU Injection with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Avaxim 160 IU Injection


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Avaxim 160 IU 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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1431

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 924

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