Zumustin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Other than this, Zumustin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zumustin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Zumustin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Zumustin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Zumustin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Zumustin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Anemia must refrain from the use of Zumustin since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zumustin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Zumustin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zumustin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Zumustin 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zumustin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Zumustin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Zumustin. If you are pregnant, do not take Zumustin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zumustin safe during breastfeeding?
Zumustin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zumustin on the Kidneys?
Zumustin 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 Zumustin on the Liver?
Side effects of Zumustin rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Zumustin on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Zumustin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Zumustin 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 Zumustin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zumustin habit forming or addictive?
Zumustin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zumustin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Zumustin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zumustin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zumustin
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Zumustin, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zumustin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zumustin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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