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Meskana Intravenous Cannula

NAFDAC Reg. No. A3-101089 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 6 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Meskana Intravenous Cannula
NAFDAC number
A3-101089
Active ingredient
Cannula
Strength
NA
Form
NA
Pack size
50's
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Meskana Delight Pharmaceutical Limited
Approved
4 Nov 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
30 Oct 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

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  • Meskana Intravenous Cannula is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A3-101089). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

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What Meskana Intravenous Cannula is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for Meskana Intravenous Cannula, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Boxed warning: INTERACTIONS WITH GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEMS Blood glucose measurement in patients receiving VIGIV must be done with a glucose-specific method (monitor and test strips) to avoid interference by maltose contained in VIGIV. Glucose dehydrogenase pyrroloquinolinequinone (GDH-PQQ) or glucose-dye-oxidoreductase method (monitor and test strips) must not be used for blood glucose testing in patients receiving VIGIV, since maltose in IGIV products has been shown to give falsely high blood glucose levels …
What it is used for

VIGIV (vaccinia immune globulin intravenous, human) is indicated for the treatment and/or modification of the following conditions: • Eczema vaccinatum • Progressive vaccinia • Severe generalized vaccinia • Vaccinia infections in individuals who have skin conditions such as burns, impetigo, varicella-zoster, or poison ivy; or in individuals who have eczematous skin lesions because of either the activity or extensiveness of such lesions • Aberrant infections induced by vaccinia virus that include its accidental implantation in eyes (except in cases of isolated keratitis), mouth, or other areas where vaccinia infection would constitute a special hazard. …

Possible side effects

The adverse drug reactions to VIGIV treatment in clinical trials (>10%) include headache, nausea, rigors and dizziness. The adverse drug reactions to VIGIV treatment in clinical trials (>10%) include headache, nausea, rigors and dizziness. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Emergent BioSolutions Canada Inc. at 1-800-768-2304 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. …

Do not use if

VIGIV is contraindicated in: • Isolated vaccinia keratitis. • Individuals with a history of anaphylaxis or prior severe systemic reaction associated with the parenteral administration of this or other human immune globulin preparations. • IgA-deficient patients with antibodies against IgA and a history of IgA hypersensitivity, as it contains trace amounts of IgA (40 mcg/mL). …

Warnings

• Hypersensitivity to human immune globulin (acute anaphylaxis) ( 5.1 ) • Acute renal dysfunction/failure ( 5.2 ) • Thrombosis may occur with immune globulin products, including VIGIV. For patients at risk of thrombosis, administer VIGIV at the minimum dose and infusion rate practicable. Ensure adequate hydration in patients before administration. Monitor for signs and symptoms of thrombosis and assess blood viscosity in patients at risk for hyperviscosity ( 5.4 ) • Hemolysis or hemolytic anemia ( 5.5 ) • Aseptic meningitis syndrome (AMS) ( 5.6 ) • Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema [Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI)] ( 5.7 ) • Transmission of infectious agents from human plasma ( 5. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no data on the use of VIGIV in pregnant women to inform on drug-associated risk. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with VIGIV.

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Meskana Intravenous Cannula

What is in Meskana Intravenous Cannula?

Meskana Intravenous Cannula contains Cannula (NA), as na, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Meskana Intravenous Cannula registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Meskana Intravenous Cannula is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A3-101089, and its registration is active as of 6 November 2026.

Has Meskana Intravenous Cannula been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Meskana Intravenous Cannula in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Meskana Intravenous Cannula is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A3-101089, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Meskana Intravenous Cannula used for?

VIGIV (vaccinia immune globulin intravenous, human) is indicated for the treatment and/or modification of the following conditions: • Eczema vaccinatum • Progressive vaccinia • Severe generalized vaccinia • Vaccinia infections in individuals who have skin conditions such as burns, impetigo, varicella-zoster, or poison ivy; or in individuals who have eczematous skin lesions because of either the ac (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for Meskana Intravenous Cannula. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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