Zuvair 10 Mg
Information About Zuvair 10 Mg
About Zuvair 10 Mg
Medicine Brand Zuvair 10 mg is manufactured by Dr Reddy Laboratories Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Zafirlukast.
Pakaging
10 Tablet
Active Ingredients For Zuvair 10 Mg
Zafirlukast 10 mg
Diseases List For Which Zuvair 10 Mg Is Prescribed
This Drug Is Prescribed For Maintenance treatment of asthma
Other Significations For Zuvair 10 Mg
This Medication Zafirlukast is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist used for treating asthma Leukotrienes are a group of chemicals manufactured in the body from arachidonic acid Release of leukotrienes within the body for example by allergic reactions promotes inflammation in many diseases such as asthma a disease in which inflammation occurs in the lungs Zafirlukast blocks the binding of leukotriene types D4 LTD4 and E4 LTE4 and the promotion of inflammation It was approved by the FDA in September 1996
Precautions To Be Taken Before Zuvair 10 Mg
Zafirlukast inhibits the activity of cytochrome isozymes CYP 3A4 and CYP 2C9 The CYP 3A4 isozyme is responsible for metabolism elimination of many drugs Thus far data in humans are very limited In one small study zafirlukast was shown to interact with warfarin Coumadin resulting in increased thinning of blood and a decreased ability of blood to clot This can increase the risk of bleeding
Major Conditions And Care
Pregnancy And Zuvair 10 Mg
Can We Take Zuvair 10 Mg During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy Class : C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
Lactation And Zuvair 10 Mg
Can We Use Zuvair 10 Mg During Lactation
Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective
Side Effects Of Zuvair 10 Mg
Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity