Zuvair Information

Zuvair is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Asthma.

The optimal dosage of Zuvair is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Zuvair have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Zuvair are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zuvair is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zuvair related warnings talks about Zuvair's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Zuvair is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Zuvair have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Zuvair may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Zuvair, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Zuvair Benefits & Uses
Zuvair Dosage & How to Take
Zuvair Side Effects
Zuvair Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Zuvair with Other Drugs
Zuvair Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Zuvair
Zuvair Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Zuvair Benefits & Uses

Zuvair is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma

Zuvair 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: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 5 years old can take

Zuvair Related Warnings

Is the use of Zuvair safe for pregnant women?

Zuvair may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Zuvair, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Zuvair safe during breastfeeding?

Zuvair may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Zuvair on the Kidneys?

Zuvair has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zuvair on the Liver?

Zuvair 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Zuvair on the Heart?

Side effects of Zuvair rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zuvair with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Amiodarone

Amlodipine,Atorvastatin

Mild

Phenytoin

Zuvair Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Zuvair

Is this Zuvair habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Zuvair has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Zuvair as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Zuvair only on doctor's advice.

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

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

No

Zuvair Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zuvair

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Zuvair together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Zuvair

Taking alcohol with Zuvair can be dangerous.

Severe