Zo Ed 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zo Ed is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Zo Ed safe for pregnant women?
Zo Ed may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Zo Ed, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Zo Ed safe during breastfeeding?
Zo Ed can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Zo Ed on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zo Ed on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zo Ed on the Liver?
Zo Ed has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Zo Ed on the Heart?
Zo Ed may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Zo Ed should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zo Ed unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zo Ed habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Zo Ed has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zo Ed. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Zo Ed only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zo Ed is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zo Ed
Zo Ed may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zo Ed
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Zo Ed as it can have severe side effects.
Yes Zo Ed is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Zo Ed can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Zo Ed is a brand name of ofloxacin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called fluoroquinolones. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, urinary, respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, anthrax, bone, and eye infections.
It is recommended to avoid taking Zo Ed with azithromycin because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if your doctor has prescribed it to you take it as per his/her advice. In case you are experiencing breathing difficulties, palpitations and pain in the chest please inform your doctor immediately.
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