Mencevax Acwy Vaccine

Discover how Mencevax Acwy Vaccine, formulated by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd with Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) (NA), can assist with Prevention of Meningococcal disease. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

MRP: ₹ 1050
Packing: 0.5 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Meningococcal Vaccine (Group A, C, Y & W-135) (NA)
Brand: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Prevention of Meningococcal disease

Description

Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is used to prevent meningococcal disease
This is indicated for active immunization to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135
Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is recommended in children (from 2 months of age), adolescents, and adults to prevent invasive meningococcal disease
The use of this vaccine should be in accordance with official recommendations
It is given by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered
It is important to receive all the doses of the vaccine to be effective.
Some common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions (such as pain, swelling, redness), nausea, headache, sleepiness, irritability, malaise, and myalgia
If these side effects do not go away with time or get worse, let the doctor know
The doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.
To make sure the vaccine is safe, before receiving the vaccine, it is important to let the doctor know if you have any other illnesses
You should also tell the doctor about all the medicines you are taking
Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult and seek advice from their doctor before receiving the vaccine.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Mencevax Acwy Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mencevax Acwy Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Subunit (Purified antigen)
Therapeutic class:	VACCINES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Vaccines

Uses of Mencevax Acwy Vaccine

In Prevention of Meningococcal disease Mencevax Acwy Vaccine is a vaccine that helps protect against meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135 in children (from 2 years of age), adolescents and adults
It is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered
Consult your doctor if you have any doubts
Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best defense against meningococcal disease
Maintaining healthy habits, like getting plenty of rest and not having close contact with people who are sick, is also helpful in preventing it.