Menactra Information

Menactra, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningococcal Meningitis.

The right dosage of Menactra depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Menactra as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Menactra go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Menactra is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Menactra related warnings talks about Menactra's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Menactra contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Menactra may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Menactra is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Menactra Benefits & Uses

Menactra is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bacterial Meningococcal Meningitis

Menactra 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

Menactra Related Warnings

Is the use of Menactra safe for pregnant women?

Menactra can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Menactra right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Menactra safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Menactra on the Kidneys?

Using Menactra does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Menactra on the Liver?

Menactra is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Menactra on the Heart?

Menactra is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Menactra with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Menactra Contraindications

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

Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
HIV/AIDS

Frequently asked Questions about Menactra

Is this Menactra habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Menactra has not been reported.

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

Menactra does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Menactra only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Menactra for mental disorders.

No

Menactra Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Menactra

It is safe to take Menactra with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Menactra

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Menactra with alcohol.

Unknown