Sepsivac Injection

MYCOBACTERIUM W(HEAT KILLED)INJECTION

Composition

MYCOBACTERIUM W(HEAT KILLED)INJECTION

Company

CADILA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Introduction

Sepsivac Injection belongs to the group of medicines called immunotherapeutic agents used to treat leprosy. It is used to treat advanced non-small-cell lung cancer in combination with other medicines and as adjuvant therapy in sepsis. Leprosy is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. Sepsivac Injection contains Mycobacterium W and Sodium chloride. This Injection works by altering the biological response or modifying the actions of the immune system of individuals to various pathological conditions.

Uses

Leprosy
Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Sepsis

How to Consume

Sepsivac Injection is a sterile suspension for transdermal injection that should only be administered by a medical professional. Do not self-administer.

Benefits

Sepsivac injection belongs to the group of medicines called immunotherapeutic agents. It contains heat-killed strains of bacteria named 'Mycobacterium w' which is a non-pathogenic mycobacterium and has immunomodulatory properties. It is used as immunotherapy in leprosy, sepsis and in advanced non-small cell lung cancer along with other anti-cancer medicines. It works by altering the biological response of an individual to various pathological conditions.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious:
Neuropathy (nerve damage)
Allergic reaction
Skin ulcers or abscesses at the site of injection
Common:
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Pain
Weakness
Weight loss
Constipation
Breathlessness
Loss of appetite
Cough Haemoptysis (coughing up blood from the lungs or bronchial tubes)

Storage

cold chain

Packaging

1 VIAL

FAQs

What is SEPSIVAC INJECTION used for?

;Leprosy ;Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) ;Sepsis

How should I take SEPSIVAC INJECTION?

Sepsivac Injection is a sterile suspension for transdermal injection that should only be administered by a medical professional. Do not self-administer.

What are the side effects of SEPSIVAC INJECTION?

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. ;Serious: ;Neuropathy (nerve damage) ;Allergic reaction ;Skin ulcers or abscesses at the site of injection ;Common: ;Nausea ;Vomiting ;Diarrhea ;Pain ;Weakness ;Weight loss ;Constipation ;Breathlessness ;Loss of appetite ;Cough Haemoptysis (coughing up blood from the lungs or bronchial tubes)

How should I store SEPSIVAC INJECTION?

cold chain

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