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Zyceva, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
The right dosage of Zyceva depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Zyceva side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zyceva are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zyceva is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Zyceva's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Lung Disease must refrain from the use of Zyceva since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zyceva are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Zyceva with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Zyceva, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Zyceva is used to treat the following -
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 Zyceva safe for pregnant women?
Zyceva can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Zyceva right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Zyceva safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Zyceva. Immediately discontinue Zyceva if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Zyceva on the Kidneys?
Zyceva does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zyceva on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Zyceva. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Zyceva only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Zyceva on the Heart?
Using Zyceva does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Zyceva 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 Zyceva unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zyceva habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Zyceva.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Zyceva as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Zyceva should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zyceva cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Zyceva
Taking Zyceva with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zyceva
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zyceva with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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