Oncovac Vaccine
Oncovac Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional. It is instilled directly into the bladder through the urethra. For it to be effective, you should complete the course of the vaccine. You should not discontinue even if you get better until the course is completed.
Oncovac Vaccine
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Oncovac Vaccine is a medicine used for treatment of early-stage bladder cancer. It is recommended for people with early bladder cancer that has not yet reached the bladder muscle. It kills the cancer cells and reduces the risk of cancer coming back again (recur).
Oncovac Vaccine is administered by a healthcare professional. It is instilled directly into the bladder through the urethra. For it to be effective, you should complete the course of the vaccine. You should not discontinue even if you get better until the course is completed.
Some common side effects of this medicines include difficulty in urination, urinary tract infection, and fever. These are usually mild and go away with time. However, if they persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know.
Before receiving the vaccine, you should let your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any vaccine. Also tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Some other medicines may react with this vaccine, so let your doctor know of all the medication you are taking. Pregnant or breastfeeding should consult their doctors first before receiving this vaccine.
03Uses
Treatment of Early-stage bladder cancer
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Oncovac Vaccine is a type of bacteria. It works by activating the cells in the immune system which helps destroy cancer cells lining the bladder.
06Benefits
In Treatment of Early-stage bladder cancer
Oncovac Vaccine helps to treat early stage bladder cancer. It kills the cancer cells by stimulating the immune system of our body. It prevents progression of the disease to advanced stages of cancer and also reduces the chances of recurrence of the cancer. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse directly into your bladder through a catheter. It should not be self-administered.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Fever
Urinary tract infection
Difficulty in urination
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Oncovac Vaccine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oncovac Vaccine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:UNSAFE
Oncovac Vaccine is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Oncovac Vaccine does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Oncovac Vaccine in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Oncovac Vaccine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Oncovac Vaccine helps treat bladder cancer and also prevents cancer from coming back after bladder surgery.
It is put into your bladder through a tube by a doctor or nurse.
Do not drink any liquid 4 hours before or 2 hours after you get this medicine.
You will be asked to urinate immediately before and 2 hours after Oncovac Vaccine is given to you.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking medicines for tuberculosis, other medications such as antibiotics or those that affect the immune system.
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