Zileuton : Before Using

Zileuton - Systemic

Brand Names

Zyflo Zileuton *** 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 zileuton, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to zileuton.

Pregnancy care

Zileuton has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in rabbits have shown that this drug causes problems when given in doses equal to the maximum human dose. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

Zileuton passes into breast milk and may cause unwanted effects in nursing babies. Taking zileuton is not recommended while you are breast-feeding.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of zileuton in children up to 12 years of age with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

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 zileuton, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents - acebutolol " Sectral ", atenolol " Tenormin ", betaxolol " Betoptic, Kerlone ", bisoprolol " Zebeta ", carteolol " Cartrol ", labetalol " Normodyne ", levobunolol " Betagan ", metipranolol " Optipranolol ", metoprolol " Lopressor ", nadolol " Corgard ", oxprenolol " Trasicor ", penbutolol " Levatol ", pindolol " Visken ", propranolol " Inderal ", sotalol " Sotacor ", timolol " Blocadren, Timoptic "
Terfenadine - Seldane
Theophylline - Theo Dur
Warfarin - Coumadin Zileuton may increase the effects of these medication

Other Information for using

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

Active alcoholism
Liver disease The risk of serious side effects may be increased