Avaxim 160U Injection is an inactivated vaccine (made from a dead virus). It helps develop immunity by forming antibodies, which are proteins that protect against infection caused by viruses present in the vaccine.

Avaxim Injection related warnings

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

PROBABLY SAFE

Avaxim 160U Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Avaxim 160U Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Avaxim 160U Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

Avaxim 160U Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avaxim 160U Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Avaxim 160U Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Avaxim 160U Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you miss a dose of Avaxim Injection?

If you miss a dose of Avaxim 160U Injection, please consult your doctor.

Alternate Brands

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Expert Advice

It is a vaccine used to prevent hepatitis A infection.
Hepatitis A is a liver disease which spreads through food or water containing hepatitis A virus or by direct contact with an infected person.
It should be stored in the refrigerator at 2° to 8°C. Do not freeze.
Let your doctor know if you have a high fever, serious illness or a weakened immune system.

Interaction with Drugs

Taking Avaxim with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Azathioprine

Brand(s): Thioprinz

SERIOUS

Phenobarbitone

Brand(s): Shinosun

SERIOUS

Methotrexate

Brand(s): Methosis

SERIOUS

Methylprednisolone

Brand(s): Zencort-M, Welone

MINOR

Phenytoin

Brand(s): Stoin, Marantin

MINOR

Carbamazepine

Brand(s): Antep

MINOR

Betamethasone

Brand(s): Densol

MINOR

Fluticasone Propionate

Brand(s): Austril

MINOR

Prednisolone

Brand(s): Ranisol, Vepred, Catapred

MINOR

Deflazacort

Brand(s): Defmark, Zacdef, Ecodef

MINOR

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Patient Concerns

Questions Related to Avaxim

I'm suffering from Hepatitis A. But I have no symptoms of it. I'm pretty normal and I've no problems with it. Why it seems so? What should I do?My Bilirubin level is 3.5 and sgpt is 307

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathologist

Dear PATIENT A infection is usually caused by infected food and water. If your bilirubin is this high, I suggest you should consult a Gastroenterologist for further course of action

I hd pain in abdomen i had tested blood and the spgt and sgot count is highAbout six years a ago i hd pancreas infection

Dr. Puneet Singh Perhar

Lungs Specialist

See my friend sgot sgpt are liver enzymes may be raised in liver conditions or in pancreatitis tooMy advise would be to get an ultrasonography of abdomen and serum amylase and lipase levelsCan you tell me the status of rest of the liver function testsHepatitis a,b and c virology should also be tested

What is exact name of vericella and hepatitis A vaccination and how much dose

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Child Specialist

Please consult Pediatrician (child Dr). Pediatrician will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. Dr. may ask you for lab test on blood urine stool etc if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause Dr. will prescribe you treatment.

Hi I want to know for my baby she is 11 months old, what vaccination will be there for 12 month and what will be the price for the same

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Child Specialist

9-12 months Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine ? Currently, two typhoid conjugate vaccines, Typbar-TCV? and PedaTyph? available in Indian market; either can be used ? An interval of at least 4 weeks with the MMR vaccine should be maintained while administering this vaccine 12 months Hep-A 1 Hepatitis A: ? Single dose for live attenuated H2-strain Hep-A vaccine ? Two doses for all inactivated Hep-A vaccines are

Hepatitis A positive 5.68 serum bilirubin 8__4mg reduces Sgot sgot treatment and Advise please send

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathologist

Dear Mam Thank you for sharing your reports with me. It suggests that your hepatitis A antibody is positive. You should have light food like ghiya, soups, vegetables. Don't have raw vegetables and fried foods for sometime. Drink plenty of water and that too boiled one.

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FAQs

Q. Is hepatitis A infection curable?

No. Hepatitis A infection is not curable. In most cases, treatment is not required. However, the symptoms of hepatitis A can be controlled

Q. Is hepatitis A infection fatal or life-threatening?

No. Hepatitis A infection usually does not cause liver disease. But in some cases, it may lead to acute liver failure which can be life-threatening

Q. Is hepatitis A infection contagious?

Yes. Hepatitis A virus infection is contagious

Q. Does it spread through saliva or sharing of food?

It spreads only if a person comes in contact with the feces (stools) of the infected person

Q. Does hepatitis A vaccine cause fever?

Mild fever may occur after hepatitis A vaccine administration . Contact your doctor if your fever worsens or does not go away

Q. Is hepatitis A vaccine necessary?

Although not mandatory, hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for children (18 months-2 years) in India and adults who do not live in hepatitis A prevalent area.

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References

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