Zuvirab Benefits & Uses

Zuvirab is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Rabies

Zuvirab 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: Rabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: dose should be given on days 0,3,7,28
Geriatric	Disease: Rabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: dose should be given on days 0,3,7,28
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Rabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: dose should be given on days 0,3,7,28
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Rabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: dose should be given on days 0,3,7,28
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Rabies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: dose should be given on days 0,3,7,28

Zuvirab Related Warnings

Is the use of Zuvirab safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Zuvirab in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Zuvirab safe during breastfeeding?

Zuvirab has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Zuvirab on the Kidneys?

Zuvirab is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Zuvirab on the Liver?

Using Zuvirab does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zuvirab on the Heart?

You can take Zuvirab without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zuvirab with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Prednisolone

Betamethasone

Dexamethasone

Hydrocortisone

Zuvirab Contraindications

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

Hemophilia

Frequently asked Questions about Zuvirab

Is this Zuvirab habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Zuvirab is addictive.

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

Zuvirab will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Zuvirab is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Zuvirab is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Zuvirab Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zuvirab

Taking Zuvirab with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zuvirab

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Zuvirab.

Unknown