Meningo A&Amp;C Information

Meningo A&Amp;C is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Meningococcal Meningitis.

The optimal dosage of Meningo A&Amp;C is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Meningo A&Amp;C as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Meningo A&Amp;C are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Meningo A&Amp;C has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Meningo A&Amp;C's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Meningo A&Amp;C have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Meningo A&Amp;C have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Meningo A&Amp;C, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Meningo A&Amp;C Benefits & Uses
Meningo A&Amp;C Dosage & How to Take
Meningo A&Amp;C Side Effects
Meningo A&Amp;C Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Meningo A&Amp;C with Other Drugs
Meningo A&Amp;C Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Meningo A&Amp;C
Meningo A&Amp;C Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Meningo A&Amp;C Benefits & Uses

Meningo A&Amp;C is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bacterial Meningococcal Meningitis

Meningo A&Amp;C 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: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Meningococcal Meningitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Meningo A&Amp;C Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Meningo A&Amp;C is used -

Moderate

Erythema

Mild

Irritability
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Loss of appetite
Drowsiness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Chills
Rash
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Meningo A&Amp;C Related Warnings

Is the use of Meningo A&Amp;C safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Meningo A&Amp;C safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Meningo A&C as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Meningo A&Amp;C on the Kidneys?

Meningo A&C does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Meningo A&Amp;C on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Meningo A&C on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Meningo A&Amp;C on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Meningo A&C for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Meningo A&Amp;C with Other Drugs

Meningo A&Amp;C should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Meningo A&Amp;C Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Meningo A&Amp;C unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
HIV/AIDS

Frequently asked Questions about Meningo A&Amp;C

Is this Meningo A&Amp;C habit forming or addictive?

Meningo A&Amp;C does not cause addiction.

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

Meningo A&Amp;C does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Meningo A&Amp;C only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Meningo A&Amp;C cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Meningo A&Amp;C Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Meningo A&Amp;C

You can take Meningo A&Amp;C with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Meningo A&Amp;C

Information about the interaction of Meningo A&Amp;C and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Menactra®, Meningococcal (Groups A, C, Y and W-135)

Meningo A&C Injection