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Zemoist is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. The alternative uses of Zemoist have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Zemoist is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Zemoist include Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful), Abdominal Pain. Some other side effects of Zemoist have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Zemoist 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zemoist is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Zemoist's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zemoist related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Zemoist since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zemoist have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Zemoist may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Zemoist is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Zemoist 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zemoist is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zemoist safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Zemoist. It is best to stop taking Zemoist immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Zemoist safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Zemoist in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Zemoist on the Kidneys?
Zemoist may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zemoist on the Liver?
Zemoist 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 Zemoist on the Heart?
Zemoist can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Zemoist should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zemoist unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zemoist habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zemoist is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Zemoist
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Zemoist and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zemoist
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zemoist and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Zemoist might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Zemoist induces aplastic anemia by suppressing the red bone marrow which produces new red blood cells. However, it is reversible and the red blood cells production by red bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Zemoist can treat meningitis. It is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis that causes inflammation of the meninges around the brain and spinal cord. The duration of the treatment is usually 2 weeks.
Zemoist contains chloramphenicol which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis in bacteria which needs to survive. In the absence of protein, the bacterial growth is stunned and slowed. It can also kill the bacteria in higher doses. Zemoist is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Salmonella species, Rickettsia species, Neisseria meningitidis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.
Yes, Zemoist may cause gray baby syndorme in newborn infants especially in premature baby, if this drug is given in higher doses. Gray baby syndrome is a rare side effect that occurs due to accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the newborn infant. The cause of gray baby syndrome is that the newborn baby lacks the some liver enzymes which are necessary to metabolize and removes this drug from the body. The accumulation of the chloramphenicol in the body leads to toxicity which causes development of symptoms such as vomiting, gray color of the skin, blue discoloration of lips and skin. To avoid gray baby syndrome the doses of Zemoist must be lowered and adjusted as per the need.
No, Zemoist does not cover Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Zemoist.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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