Sepsivac

Details

Mycobacterium w (heat killed) injection is used as an immunotherapeutic agent in the treatment of Leprosy, Non-Small cell lung Cancer (NSCLC) and severe Sepsis. The injection comes in the brand name of Sepsivac.

How does it work?

Sepsivac injection is a colourless opaque suspension in which Mycobacterium w cells which are heat killed are suspended and it may settle down during storage. These cells trigger immune response after it is administered.

Measures and Precautions

1. Always follow the instructions of the respective doctor when using the mycobacterium w (heat killed) injection for the treatment.
2. Pregnant women should not take the infusion of the above injection. If the condition is worse, the FDA permits only emergency use in that case.
3. The normal dose of Sepsivac is 0.3ml daily in an intradermal way at 3 different sites for 3 consecutive days.
4. Patients with the disease of septic skin conditions should take the infusion with caution. It is advised to not infuse the injection, when you are experiencing any septic disease.
5. The infusions can cause local reactions in the skin of patients which are less severe and can be treated with normal medicines.
6. Patients with a very low immune response should not use the infusion of mycobacterium w (heat killed) injection.
7. Patients with any allergic reactions should also not take the injection. In case of allergies, they should immediately contact the health worker or doctor for eradication of the same.
8. In case of getting side effects, do immediately take the help of a doctor in such a case. Do not neglect any side-effect as they can harm the body.
9. Do tell the doctor about every kind of medicine the user takes in the present and past. This helps in prescribing a relevant dose for the patient.
10. In breastfeeding women’s case, the doctor should take all caution for it.
11. Store Mycobacterium w (heat killed) injection under refrigerated temperatures of +2° to +8° Celsius.
12. The medicine comes in single-use vials which should be disposed of after infusion.
13. Do not try to self-infuse the injection. You may not administer the drug in a good way.
14. Patients with heart diseases should also not take Mycobacterium w (heat killed) injection.

Side-effects

Following are the side-effects of the Sepsivac injection:

• Rashes
• Redness in the injection site
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea
• Wheezing
• Irritation
• Pains in injection site muscles

Interactions

Some interaction reactions are seen with the antibiotics and other supplements in the user’s body.  In such a case, the doctor should be reported about it.