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Zavedos 10mg Capsule 1.0 Capsule in 1 strip

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Zavedos 10mg Capsule is a product of Pfizer Ltd

Composition: Idarubicin (10mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Zavedos 10mg Capsule

Description:

Zavedos 10mg Capsule is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer (leukemia). It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

Zavedos 10mg Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, infection, hair loss, and fever. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses:

  • Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Zavedos 10mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side 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

Ordinary side effects of Zavedos

  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Infection
  • Hair loss
  • Fever
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Bleeding
  • Myelosuppression
  • Seizure

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zavedos 10mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zavedos 10mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Zavedos 10mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Zavedos 10mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Special care should be taken if it is essential that you drive while undergoing treatment especially if you are lacking strength or are in a debilitated condition.
Kidney
CAUTION
Zavedos 10mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zavedos 10mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Get kidney function tests done before the start of this medicine.
Liver
CAUTION
Zavedos 10mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zavedos 10mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Get liver function tests done before the start of this medicine.

FAQs:

Is Zavedos 10mg Capsule a vesicant?

Zavedos 10mg Capsule can cause inflammation of the vein in which it is administered; and irritation and ulceration of surrounding tissue, if leakage occurs at the site of intravenous administration.

What is Zavedos 10mg Capsule used for?

Zavedos 10mg Capsule is used in the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia (a type of cancer of the white blood cells) in combination with other medications and breast cancer in advance stage after failure with other medications.

How does Zavedos 10mg Capsule work?

Zavedos 10mg Capsule acts by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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