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Zalide, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Zalide have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zalide. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zalide as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zalide 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, Zalide's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zalide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zalide is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Liver Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zalide are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Zalide have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zalide is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Zalide is used to treat the following -
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 Zalide safe for pregnant women?
Zalide has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Zalide without medical advice.
Is the use of Zalide safe during breastfeeding?
Zalide should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zalide on the Kidneys?
Zalide can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Zalide on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Zalide. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Zalide on the Heart?
Side effects of Zalide rarely affect the heart.
Zalide 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 Zalide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zalide habit forming or addictive?
Zalide does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Zalide
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Zalide and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zalide
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zalide with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can take Zalide with ibuprofen. Because of no drug interaction has been found between them. Please consult your doctor for better medication options.
Zalide should not be taken when a person has been detected with dengue. This is because nimesulide may cause internal bleeding which can be fatal during dengue. To bring down fever in dengue patients, paracetamol can be given along with plenty of fluids such as soups, juices, and water. Along with taking precautionary measures mentioned above, seek medical advice right away in case of Dengue as negligence and low platelet counts may lead to fatal consequences. You are highly recommended to follow the doctor's instructions.
Discontinuation of Zalide on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, you can take Zalide for headache. It can provide you temporary relief. If your pain does not subside after taking 4 tablets of this Zalide. Consult a doctor right away.
Zalide is an analgesic (painkiller) which relieves pain arising from the affected area by suppressing the cyclooxygenase 2 (increases the inflammatory response.)
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zanaflex® (tizanidine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 358-359
