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Zupemed is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. The alternative uses of Zupemed have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zupemed. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Zupemed side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Zupemed are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Zupemed's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Zupemed related warnings talks about Zupemed's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Zupemed contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Zupemed may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zupemed is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zupemed 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 Zupemed is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Zupemed safe for pregnant women?
Zupemed 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 Zupemed safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Zupemed. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Zupemed on the Kidneys?
Zupemed 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 Zupemed on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Zupemed on the liver.
What is the effect of Zupemed on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Zupemed for the heart.
Zupemed 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 Zupemed unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zupemed habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zupemed is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Zupemed can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Zupemed only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zupemed for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zupemed
Taking Zupemed with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zupemed
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zupemed with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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