Afol Injection

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Afol Injection

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Afol Injection Information

Afol Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia, Nutritional Deficiency. The alternative uses of Afol Injection have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Afol Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Afol Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Afol Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Afol Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Afol Injection related warnings talks about Afol Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Afol Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Afol Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Afol Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

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



Afol Injection Benefits & Uses

Afol Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Afol 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: Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given until a satisfactory hematologic response occurs
Geriatric
  • Disease: Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given until a satisfactory hematologic response occurs
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given until a satisfactory hematologic response occurs
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given until a satisfactory hematologic response occurs
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given until a satisfactory hematologic response occurs


Afol Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Afol Injection is used -

Severe

  • Anaphylactic reaction
  • Bronchospasm

Moderate

Mild

Afol Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Afol Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Afol is safe to take during pregnancy.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Afol Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Afol is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Afol Injection on the Kidneys?


    Afol does not damage the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Afol Injection on the Liver?


    Afol is completely safe for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Afol Injection on the Heart?


    Afol is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Afol Injection with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mild



Afol Injection Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Afol Injection

  • Is this Afol Injection habit forming or addictive?


    Afol Injection does not cause addiction.

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


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

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Afol Injection only on doctor's advice.

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


    No, Afol Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Afol Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Afol Injection


    Taking Afol Injection with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Afol Injection


    Information about the interaction of Afol Injection 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
7 Years of Experience



References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 609-611

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 609-611

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