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Zospar, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis. Zospar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zospar. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Zospar include Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zospar as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Zospar normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Zospar's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Zospar has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zospar related warnings section.
Zospar can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zospar in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zospar contraindications section.
Additionally, Zospar may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zospar is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zospar is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zospar is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zospar safe for pregnant women?
Zospar can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Zospar right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Zospar safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Zospar. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Zospar on the Kidneys?
Zospar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zospar on the Liver?
Information about safety of Zospar for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Zospar on the Heart?
Zospar is rarely harmful for the heart.
Zospar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zospar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zospar habit forming or addictive?
Zospar does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zospar, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Zospar can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Zospar only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zospar in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zospar
Taking Zospar with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zospar
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zospar with alcohol.
Zospar can cause stomach (abdominal) pain. If you are experiencing severe stomach pain after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Zospar can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, Zospar is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, itching, and altered taste. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Zospar can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Zospar can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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