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Zifexim is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Zifexim also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Zifexim depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zifexim can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Zifexim are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zifexim is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Zifexim has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zifexim related warnings section.
Zifexim is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zifexim have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Zifexim may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Zifexim is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Zifexim 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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Is the use of Zifexim safe for pregnant women?
Zifexim can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Zifexim, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zifexim safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Zifexim. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Zifexim on the Kidneys?
Zifexim may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zifexim on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Zifexim on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Zifexim on the Heart?
Zifexim may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Zifexim should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zifexim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zifexim habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zifexim is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Zifexim
Taking Zifexim with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zifexim
Taking alcohol with Zifexim can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience