Zildox Benefits & Uses

Zildox is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Zildox 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: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 140 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: Given 85 mg/m2 as IV infusion with combination of 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin in every 2 weeks
Geriatric	Disease: Colorectal Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 140 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: Given 85 mg/m2 as IV infusion with combination of 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin in every 2 weeks

Zildox Related Warnings

Is the use of Zildox safe for pregnant women?

Zildox 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 Zildox safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Zildox may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Zildox should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Zildox on the Kidneys?

Zildox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zildox on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Zildox. 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zildox on the Heart?

Zildox may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Zildox with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amiodarone

Clozapine

Fentanyl

Etanercept

Haloperidol

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Moderate

Aspirin

Azithromycin

Zildox Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Neutropenia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Arrhythmia

Frequently asked Questions about Zildox

Is this Zildox habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Zildox has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zildox as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Zildox should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Zildox in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Zildox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zildox

Taking Zildox with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zildox

Consumption of alcohol and Zildox together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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ZILDOX 100MG INJECTION