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Zeptol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia. Secondary and off-label uses of Zeptol have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zeptol. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Zeptol have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Zeptol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zeptol is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Zeptol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zeptol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zeptol in conditions like Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Zeptol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Zeptol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zeptol is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zeptol 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 Zeptol safe for pregnant women?
Zeptol can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Zeptol safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Zeptol as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Zeptol on the Kidneys?
Zeptol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zeptol on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Zeptol on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Zeptol on the Heart?
Zeptol has very mild side effects on the heart.
Zeptol 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 Zeptol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zeptol habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Zeptol can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zeptol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Zeptol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Zeptol can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zeptol
When consumed with certain foods, Zeptol may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zeptol
Taking Zeptol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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