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Zwei, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diabetes Type 2.
The right dosage of Zwei depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
The most common side effects of Zwei are Rash, Flatulence, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Zwei side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zwei are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Zwei's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zwei's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zwei is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Digestive Disorders, Intestinal Obstruction, Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zwei are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Zwei with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zwei is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Zwei is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Zwei is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Zwei safe for pregnant women?
Zwei 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 Zwei safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Zwei may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Zwei should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Zwei on the Kidneys?
Zwei may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zwei on the Liver?
Use of Zwei may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zwei on the Heart?
Zwei may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Zwei should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zwei unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zwei habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zwei is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zwei will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Zwei is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zwei cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Zwei
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Zwei, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zwei
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zwei with alcohol.
Zwei itself does not cause alopecia ( hair loss). However, the conditions treated by Zwei, type 2 diabetes and PCOS, often list hair loss as a possible symptom.
Yes, Zwei can be taken with gliclazide. No harmful interactions are reported between them. However, It is best to consult your doctor if you are experiencing any unpleasant side effects.
Zwei should be taken as long as needed or take it as directed by doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Take Zwei as advised by your doctor. It can be taken orally three times daily immediately before each meal. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Zwei can cause night sweat, the exact mechanism of sweating is not known. But some research suggests that it causes hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) especially at night which leads to night sweats. You need to monitor your blood glucose level regularly and talk to your doctor as your dose may need to be adjusted.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 277
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 277
