Influvac Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Inactivated trivalent flu vaccine (surface antigen)

Indications/Uses

Prophylaxis of flu in persons ≥65 yr; adults & childn from 6 mth w/ chronic pulmonary or CV disorders, chronic metabolic diseases, chronic renal dysfunction & immunodeficiencies; childn 6 mth-18 yr on long-term ASA treatment.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

IM/deep SC inj Adult & childn ≥36 mth 0.5 mL. Childn 6-35 mth 0.25 or 0.5 mL. Childn not previously vaccinated 2nd dose should be given after at least 4 wk interval.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to vaccine, eggs (ovalbumin, chicken proteins), formaldehyde, cetyltrimethylammon Br, polysorbate 80, gentamicin. Postpone vaccination in patients w/ febrile illness or acute infection.

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Special Precautions

Anaphylactic reaction. Not to be administered intravascularly. Not to be used against all possible strains of flu virus. Thrombocytopenia or any coagulation disorder; anxiety- & stress-related reactions, syncope, hyperventilation. Avoid injury from faints. Insufficient Ab response in patients w/ endogenous or iatrogenic immunosuppression. Interference w/ serological testing. Childn <6 mth.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Headache; sweating; myalgia, arthralgia; fever, malaise, shivering, fatigue, local reactions eg, redness, swelling, pain, ecchymosis, induration.

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Drug Interactions

Diminished immunological response w/ immunosuppressants. False +ve ELISA serologic tests for HIV-1, hepatitis C & HTLV-1.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals

ATC Classification

J07BB02 - influenza, inactivated, split virus or surface antigen ; Belongs to the class of influenza viral vaccines.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Influvac susp for inj (pre-filled syringe) 45 mcg/0.5 mL

Packing/Price

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Influvac

influenza vaccine

Manufacturer:

Abbott

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma