Zavedos Injection Information

Zavedos Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Blood Cancer.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zavedos Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zavedos Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zavedos Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Zavedos Injection's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Zavedos Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zavedos Injection related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Zavedos Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects.

Drug interactions for Zavedos Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Zavedos Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Zavedos Benefits & Uses
Zavedos Dosage & How to Take
Zavedos Side Effects
Zavedos Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Zavedos with Other Drugs
Zavedos Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zavedos
Zavedos Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zavedos Injection Benefits & Uses

Zavedos Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Zavedos Injection Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: 12 mg/m2, given in combination with cytarabine
Geriatric	Disease: Blood Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: 12 mg/m2, given in combination with cytarabine

Zavedos Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Zavedos Injection safe for pregnant women?

Zavedos can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Zavedos Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Zavedos. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Zavedos Injection on the Kidneys?

Zavedos has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zavedos Injection on the Liver?

Zavedos may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Zavedos Injection on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Zavedos on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zavedos Injection with Other Drugs

Zavedos Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moxifloxacin

Efavirenz

Citalopram

Cisapride

Clozapine

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Moderate

Atorvastatin

Ciprofloxacin

Zavedos Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zavedos Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Zavedos Injection

Is this Zavedos Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Zavedos Injection has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Zavedos Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Zavedos Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Zavedos Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Zavedos Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zavedos Injection

You can take Zavedos Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zavedos Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zavedos Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Idamycin PFS® (idarubicin hydrochloride)

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