VARILRIX 2000 PFU/25 MCG INJ - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions
5 Common Side-Effects
6 Disease Interactions
7 Technical Classification
8 Available Alternatives
- 8.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
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Overview

VARILRIX 2000 PFU/25 MCG INJ is a Schedule H drug.

VARILRIX 2000 PFU/25 MCG INJ is composed of: LIVE ATTENUATED VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS (2000.0 PFU), NEOMYCIN (25.0 MCG)

Neomycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Neomycin is used to reduce the risk of infection during surgery of your intestines. Neomycin is also used to reduce the symptoms of hepatic coma. Neomycin is an antibiotic used to treat complications of liver disease, and can be used to prepare for abdominal surgery. Neomycin topical cream is used for minor cuts and burns.

Usage

NEOMYCIN is generally used to treat: Escherichia Coli Infection, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Allergic Skin Disease, Bacterial Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

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

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Take neomycin for the full course of treatment. Don’t stop taking the oral form of the medicine without first talking to your doctor.
Before using topical neomycin, tell your doctor if you’ve ever had kidney problems or kidney disease.

Common Side-Effects

NEOMYCIN : Skin Rash, Diarrhoea, Hearing Loss, Loose Motion, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Increased Thirst, Weakness (generalized)

Disease Interactions

NEOMYCIN can interfere with: Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Botulism, Hypocalcemia, Parkinsonism, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Colonic Ischemia

Technical Classification

NEOMYCIN is categorized as: AMINOGLYCOSIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

VARILRIX 2000 PFU/25 MCG INJ	INR 1560 for 0.5 ML INJECTION	LIVE ATTENUATED VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS 2000.0 PFU, NEOMYCIN 25.0 MCG
VARILRIX VIAL	INR 1560 for 0.5 ML INJECTION	LIVE ATTENUATED VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS 2000 PFU, NEOMYCIN 5 MCG/ML