Zavinex

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  • Contains / Salt: Interferon Alpha 2B (3 Million IU)
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Zavinex Information

Zavinex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Blood Cancer. The alternative uses of Zavinex have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zavinex. 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.

Zavinex also has some side effects, the most common being Blurred vision, Agitation, Dyspepsia. While these are the most often observed Zavinex side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zavinex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Zavinex's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zavinex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Zavinex is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zavinex have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zavinex is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.



Zavinex Benefits & Uses

Zavinex is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Zavinex 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: Hepatitis B
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10000000 iu
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 4 months
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Hepatitis B
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10000000 iu
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 4 months
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Hepatitis B
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 4470000 iu
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 Weekly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Hepatitis B
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 2700000 iu
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 Weekly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Hepatitis B
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1378404 iu
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 3 Weekly
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: dose should be given to above 1 years old


Zavinex Side Effects

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

Moderate

  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Depression
  • Confusion

Mild

Common

  • Blurred vision
  • Agitation
  • Dyspepsia

Zavinex Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Zavinex safe for pregnant women?


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

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Zavinex safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Zavinex on breastfeeding women are very mild.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Zavinex on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Zavinex on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Zavinex on the Liver?


    Side effects of Zavinex rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Zavinex on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Zavinex on the heart have been reported.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Zavinex with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



Zavinex Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Zavinex

  • Is this Zavinex habit forming or addictive?


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

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


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Zavinex can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


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

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


    No, Zavinex is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Zavinex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Zavinex


    You can take Zavinex with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Zavinex


    Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Zavinex as it can have severe side effects.

    Severe


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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; Intron® A (Interferon alfa-2b)



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