Zydol SR100mg
Capsule
Novo Healthcare and Pharma Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zydol SR. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Zydol SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Zydol SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Zydol SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Zydol SR may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Zydol SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zydol SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Zydol SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zydol SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Zydol SR is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to manage persistent, moderate to severe chronic pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock treat... View More
Uses of Zydol SR
- Moderate to severe pain
Side effects of Zydol SR
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Constipation
How to use Zydol SR
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Zydol SR works
Zydol SR is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception.
What if you forget to take Zydol SR?
If you miss a dose of Zydol SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
- Use only for severe acute pain for not more than 5 days.
- Prolonged use may result in physical and psychological dependence even at recommended dosages.
- Avoid driving or using machinery if you feel dizzy after taking Zydol SR.
- It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Your doctor may adjust your dose if you have liver or kidney disease.
Indication
Moderate to severe pain, Postoperative pain
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Moderate to severe pain Adult: Immediate release Chronic pain: 25 mg PO every morning initially; increased by 25-50 mg/day every 3 days up to ... View More
Child Dose
Moderate-to-Severe Pain Immediate release <17 years: Safety and efficacy not established >17 years (acute): 50-100 mg PO q4-6hr PRN; not to exceed 40... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation 10-30 Increase dosing interval to 12 hrly. <10 Contraindicated.
Contraindication
Suicidal patients, acute alcoholism; head injuries; raised intracranial pressure; severe renal impairment; lactation.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Patients who suffer from emotional disturbance or depression, history of epilepsy or risk of seizure, head injury, increased intracranial pressure. Rena... View More
Side Effect
>10% Constipation (24-46%),Nausea (24-40%),Dizziness (10-33%),Vertigo (26-33%),Headache (18-32%),Somnolence (7-25%),Vomiting (9-17%),Agitation (7-14%),... View More
Interaction
Increased risk of convulsions or serotonin syndrome w/ SSRI, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), TCA and other seizure threshold loweri... View More
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