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Zobet is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Other than this, Zobet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zobet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Zobet also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash. While these are the most often observed Zobet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Zobet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zobet is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Zobet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB) must refrain from the use of Zobet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zobet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Zobet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Zobet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Zobet 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 Zobet safe for pregnant women?
Zobet may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Zobet, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Zobet safe during breastfeeding?
Zobet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zobet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zobet on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zobet on the Liver?
Zobet has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Zobet on the Heart?
Zobet may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Zobet 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 Zobet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zobet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zobet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zobet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Zobet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zobet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zobet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Zobet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zobet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zobet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Zobet is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because Zobet suppresses the immune system which lowers the immunity that can lead to infection to the patient. Hence patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself.
Zobet is a brand name of betamethasone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medicine called steroids (corticosteroid). It comes in form of tablet, solution, injection and topical cream. It has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Zobet is used in the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases, multiple sclerosis, inflammation, allergic conditions, and adrenal insufficiency. It is also used to diagnose Cushing's syndrome.
Zobet is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids, which helps in relieving the symptoms of allergies and inflammation.
Yes, long-term use of Zobet may cause low potassium level in your body by increasing the excretion of potassium in the urine. This can result in symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, tiredness, and an irregular heartbeat.
This is because a long-term use of Zobet can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking Zobet for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
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