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Biovac A Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Hepatitis A Vaccine
Manufacturer : DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
1 Vial(s) Of 0.5ml
Introduction to Biovac A Injection
The Biovac A injection is an antiviral drug belonging to the class of inactivated vaccines containing the active ingredient of the Hepatitis A virus. It can be mainly used to prevent Hepatitis A virus infection, which is a liver inflammation that can cause mild to severe infection in patients. This vaccine helps to protect against Hepatitis A infection in people 16 years of age and older.
Consult your doctor if you have a fever or infection before using the medicine. If you or your child are scheduled to receive multiple vaccines, it's always a good idea to discuss the vaccination plan with your healthcare provider. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems or a history of Hepatitis viral infection before using the medication. Individuals with a known severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to a previous dose of this vaccine or any of its components should not receive the vaccine. It's important to inform your healthcare provider about any allergies or previous adverse reactions before getting vaccinated. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant or while you are breastfeeding. Speak with your doctor if you are below 16 year of age before using the vaccine.
Uses of Biovac A Injection
- Prevention from Hepatitis A virus infection.
Therapeutic Effects of Biovac A Injection
Biovac A injection works by neutralizing the HAV particles, and the antibodies prevent the virus from infecting hepatocytes in the liver. This vaccine prevents the virus replication within the liver cells and the subsequent liver damage that can occur during an active Hepatitis A infection.
Interaction of Biovac A Injection with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines that you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, recent vaccinations, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Biovac A injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Biovac A Injection
- Store the Biovac A injection in a refrigerator between (2°C-8°C).
- Keep away from moisture, heat, and light.
- It should not be frozen.
How to consume Biovac A Injection
It will be given to you by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinical setting. It is given as an intramuscular injection (into the muscle). Do not self-administer the injection. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease severity, body weight, and other factors. The vaccine is typically given in three doses for infants, with the first dose administered at birth or shortly after that and the second and third doses given at 1-2 months and six months of age.
Safety Advices for Biovac A Injection
Pregnancy
Limited information is available on using the Biovac A injection during pregnancy. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are pregnant. Contact your doctor for more information.
Breast Feeding
Limited information is available on using the Biovac A injection during breastfeeding. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor for more information.
Lungs
It is unknown whether the Biovac A injection can be used for patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Liver
It is not known whether the Biovac A injection can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with the Biovac A injection. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
Driving
The Biovac A injection does not affect the ability to drive. However, if you feel tired or dizzy after taking this medicine, do not drive and consult your doctor for more advice.
Side Effects of Biovac A Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Allergic reactions such as skin problems, swelling, breathing difficulty, etc.
- Fits or seizure
- Blood vessels inflammation
Common
- Headache
- Pain and redness at the injection site
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach upset
- Fever
- Drowsiness
- Joint pain
- Swelling or injection site reaction
- Irritability
Word of Advice
Completing the full vaccine schedule of the Biovac A injection is important to ensure optimal protection. If you plan to travel to areas with a higher risk of Hepatitis A infection, you should receive the vaccine well in advance. Complete the vaccine schedule at least two weeks before your departure to allow sufficient time for the immune response to develop.
Infected individuals who do not wash their hands properly after using the bathroom can have HAV on their hands. If these infected individuals touch objects or surfaces without proper handwashing, the virus can be transferred to those objects. Therefore, these activities should be avoided. Additionally, practicing proper food hygiene and sanitation measures is important in preventing the transmission of HAV through contaminated food and water. It is recommended that sufficient rest is taken for a fast recovery after the vaccination.
FAQs
Q 1. How is the Biovac A injection administered?
For adults and older children, the Biovac A injection can be administered intramuscularly (upper arm), or it can be administered in the thigh muscle of toddlers for younger children.
Q 2. Can I receive a Biovac A injection when I am pregnant?
Yes. CDC recommends that a pregnant woman at risk of Hepatitis A infection or risk of a severe outcome of Hepatitis A infection during pregnancy should be vaccinated.
Q 3. Can the Biovac A injection be given after exposure to the Hepatitis A virus?
Yes. Individuals who recently have been exposed to hepatitis A and who previously have not had this vaccine should be given a single dose of Biovac A injection as soon as possible, within two weeks of exposure.
Q 4. What should I avoid while taking Biovac A injections?
Avoid receiving multiple vaccines. Inform your healthcare provider about all the vaccines you have recently received or are scheduled to receive so they can plan your vaccination schedule accordingly.
Q 5. Can I take the Biovac A injection if I have a fever or infection?
Inform your doctor if you have a fever or infection before using the medicine. Consult your doctor for further details.
Fact Box of Biovac A Injection
Molecule name: Biovac A injection | Therapeutic class: Vaccine |
Pharmacological class: Inactivated Vaccine | Indications: Prevention from Hepatitis A virus infection |
Dosage form: Injection | Habit form: No |
References
- SmithKline Beecham Ltd, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on March 2023] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1158.pdf [Accessed on 14/03/2024]
- Biovac A injection, Package leaflet. Information for the user - HPRA, Available at: https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/vaccines/PIL_PA0544029001.pdf [Revised Jan 2015] [Accessed on 14/03/2024].
- HAVRIX, Inc., US Food and Drug Administration, https://www.fda.gov/media/119388/download [Accessed on 14/03/2024]
- Goodman & Gilman's, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Immunosuppressants and Immunostimulants, 12th edition, 2011, 1023.
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Miscellaneous drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 924, 926.
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