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Zovanta D is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. The alternative uses of Zovanta D have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Zovanta D depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Zovanta D are Headache, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zovanta D as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Zovanta D normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Zovanta D's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Zovanta D has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zovanta D related warnings section.
Zovanta D is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Osteoporosis, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions.
Additionally, Zovanta D may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zovanta D is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zovanta D 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Zovanta D safe for pregnant women?
Zovanta D should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Zovanta D safe during breastfeeding?
Zovanta D may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zovanta D on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Zovanta D. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Zovanta D on the Liver?
Zovanta D 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.
What is the effect of Zovanta D on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Zovanta D on the heart have been reported.
Zovanta D 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 Zovanta D unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zovanta D habit forming or addictive?
Zovanta D is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zovanta D. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Zovanta D should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zovanta D for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zovanta D
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Zovanta D, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zovanta D
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zovanta D with alcohol will be.
No, Zovanta D does not cause erectile dysfunction. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. It is not a known side effect of this drug.
Yes, Zovanta D has been reported to cause diarrhoea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is a common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, discuss your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Zovanta D is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache, itching, and rash. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Zovanta D does not causes bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. If you are experiencing bloating after taking this medicine, then try eating less spicy and fibre rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.
No, Zovanta D should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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