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Zencast 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
Age Group | Dosage |
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Is the use of Zencast safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Zencast in pregnant women.
Is the use of Zencast safe during breastfeeding?
Zencast is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zencast on the Kidneys?
Zencast may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zencast on the Liver?
Zencast may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zencast on the Heart?
Zencast is rarely harmful for the heart.
Zencast 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 Zencast unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zencast habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zencast is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Zencast as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Zencast is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zencast in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zencast
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Zencast with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zencast
Consuming Zencast with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, you can not take Zencast with the antihypertensive drugs because it reduces the effects of the antihypertensive medicine. However, if you experience any sign and symptoms of an adverse reaction after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Zencast causes gastritis. Less frequently, gastritis has been reported. However, if you experience severe gastritis after consuming this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Take Zencast as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, Zencast is not a muscle relaxant. It is a painkiller belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Combination of Zencast and the muscle relaxant are also available in the market which used to enhance the pain-relieving capacity of this medicine.
Zencast works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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