Mzide is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Tuberculosis.
The correct dosage of Mzide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Mzide side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Mzide 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.
In addition, Mzide's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Mzide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Mzide related warnings section.
Mzide can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mzide in conditions like Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Mzide contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Mzide have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Mzide is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Mzide is used to treat the following -
Main 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mzide is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Mzide safe for pregnant women?
Mzide 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 Mzide safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Mzide as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Mzide on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Mzide on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mzide on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Mzide. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Mzide on the Heart?
You can take Mzide without any fear of damage to the heart.
Mzide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mzide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mzide habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Mzide.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Mzide does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Mzide should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mzide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Mzide
Taking Mzide with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mzide
Taking Mzide with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 768-769
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1066-1067