Mencevax Acwy Information

Mencevax Acwy, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Meningococcal Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Mencevax Acwy. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Mencevax Acwy have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Mencevax Acwy 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mencevax Acwy is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Mencevax Acwy's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Mencevax Acwy are listed in the contraindications section below.

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

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mencevax Acwy is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Mencevax Acwy Benefits & Uses

Mencevax Acwy is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bacterial Meningococcal Meningitis

Mencevax Acwy 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

Mencevax Acwy Related Warnings

Is the use of Mencevax Acwy safe for pregnant women?

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

Moderate
Is the use of Mencevax Acwy safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Mencevax Acwy on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Mencevax Acwy on the Kidneys?

Mencevax Acwy is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Mencevax Acwy on the Liver?

Using Mencevax Acwy does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Mencevax Acwy on the Heart?

Mencevax Acwy is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Mencevax Acwy with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Mencevax Acwy Contraindications

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

Agammaglobulinemia
Cancer
HIV/AIDS

Frequently asked Questions about Mencevax Acwy

Is this Mencevax Acwy habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Mencevax Acwy is addictive.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mencevax Acwy since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Mencevax Acwy only as per medical advice.

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

No, Mencevax Acwy is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Mencevax Acwy Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mencevax Acwy

It is safe to take Mencevax Acwy with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mencevax Acwy

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Mencevax Acwy.

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)

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