TUBERVAC 40MG INJ

Overview

TUBERVAC 40MG INJ is a Schedule H antibiotic.

TUBERVAC 40MG INJ is composed of: BCG (40.0 MG)

Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine is a vaccine primarily used against tuberculosis (TB). BCG is a freeze-dried product made from bacteria. BCG is used to treat bladder cancer that is localized (has not spread to other parts of the body), which increases certain white blood cells that destroy invading tumour cells in the bladder.

Usage

BCG is generally used to treat: Bladder Cancer, Tuberculosis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Precautions for TUBERVAC 40MG INJ and its Constituents


You should not receive BCG if you have tuberculosis, a fever, a bladder infection, blood in your urine, or a weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicines). You should also not receive BCG if you have had a bladder biopsy, surgery, or catheter within the past 14 days.

Common Side-Effects

BCG : Pale Skin

Rare Side-Effects

BCG : Skin Rash, Cough, Fever

Technical Classification

BCG is categorized as:
  • BACTERIAL VACCINES / IMMUNOSTIMULANTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS
  • MISCELLANEOUS ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICS
  • THERAPEUTIC VACCINES / IMMUNOSTIMULANTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives for TUBERVAC 40MG INJ

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ONCO BCG 40MG INJINR 592.85 for 1 INJECTIONBCG 40.0 MG
ONCOVAC 40MG VACCINEINR 712.6 for 1 VACCINEBCG 40.0 MG
SII ONCO BCG 40MG INJINR 592.85 for 1 INJECTIONBCG 40.0 MG
TUBERVAC 40MG INJINR 58.59 for 1 ML INJECTIONBCG 40.0 MG
TUBERVAC VACCINR 119.7 for 1 ML INJECTIONBCG 40 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

BCGBCG
BCG I.P VACCINEINR 114.56 for 1 ML VACCINEBCG