Zafirlukast - Systemic
Brand Names
Accolate
Zafirlukast *** 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 zafirlukast, the
following must be considered
Allergic reaction
Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or
allergy to zafirlukast.
Pregnancy care
Zafirlukast has not been studied in pregnant women.
Studies in pets have shown that this drug causes problems only when
given in doses many times higher than the usual human dose.
Breast-feeding problem
Zafirlukast passes into breast milk and may cause
unwanted effects in nursing babies. Breast-feeding is not recommended while
you are taking zafirlukast.
Use for Children
Studies on this drug have been done only in adult
diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of zafirlukast
in child up to 7 years of age with use in other age groups.
Elderly care
In studies, mild to moderate respiratory tract infections
were more likely to occur in diseaseds 55 years of age or older taking zafirlukast.
It is not known whether these infections were causing by taking zafirlukast
or by other factors.
Drug interactions
Although certain medication must not be using
together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking
zafirlukast, it is especially important that your health care professional
know if you are taking any of the following:
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Warfarin - Coumadin Zafirlukast may increase the effects
of this drug
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