Miglustat : Before Using

Miglustat - Systemic

Brand Names

Zavesca Miglustat *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For miglustat, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to miglustat. Also tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Miglustat is not recommended during pregnancy. It has been shown to cause serious birth defects or other problems in pets. Before taking this drug be sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. Be sure you have discussed this with your family doctor. Males who are taking this drug must use effective birth control and must contine using birth control for at least three months after stopping the drug.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether miglustat passes into breast milk. It is not recommended for use during breast feeding because it may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies. You must decide to breast feed or take miglustat, but not both. Be sure you have discussed this with your family doctor.

Use for Children

This drug is not using in child under 18 years of age.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been specifically studied in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work the same way the do in adults people. This drug is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of miglustat. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Gaucher disease, Type 1, severe this drug is not currently being using in diseaseds with severe Type 1 Gaucher disease

Kidney disease this condition may cause you to have more miglustat in your body; your family doctor may want to change the amount of miglustat that you take