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Zilos Am is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Zilos Am also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Zilos Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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 Zilos Am side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Zilos Am are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zilos Am is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Zilos Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Zilos Am since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zilos Am contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Zilos Am with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Zilos Am, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Zilos Am 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zilos Am is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Zilos Am safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Zilos Am. If you are pregnant, do not take Zilos Am without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zilos Am safe during breastfeeding?
Zilos Am has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zilos Am on the Kidneys?
Zilos Am is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Zilos Am on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Zilos Am on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Zilos Am on the Heart?
Side effects of Zilos Am rarely affect the heart.
Zilos Am 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 Zilos Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zilos Am habit forming or addictive?
Zilos Am does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Zilos Am
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Zilos Am to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zilos Am
Taking alcohol with Zilos Am can be dangerous.
No, use of Zilos Am has not been associated with memory loss. But if you are in doubt do discuss with your doctor to check for underlying medical conditions resulting in memory loss.
Yes, Zilos Am can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Zilos Am and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).
No, Zilos Am is not harmful to a kidney. However, it can cause some urinary problem such as urine retention and difficulty in passing urine. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above while taking this drug.
Zilos Am is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.
Zilos Am is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
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