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Zuvair 20mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Zuvair 20mg Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment and prevention of asthma. It reduces inflammation in the airways and makes breathing easier.

Zuvair 20mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It is advised to have it 2 hours before exercise if you have exercise-induced asthma. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It does not cure sudden breathing problems, so always carry a medicated inhaler with you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, infection, nausea, and diarrhea.  If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, you should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had severe liver problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must inform your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Benefits of Zuvair Tablet

In Treatment and prevention of Asthma

Zuvair 20mg Tablet works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in your lungs. It is used to treat and prevent the symptoms of asthma such as tightness in your chest, wheezing, breathlessness and coughing. This means you can carry out your daily activities more easily and more confidently. It may take a few weeks for this medicine to show full effects. Keep taking it as advised by the doctor to get the full benefits.

Side effects of Zuvair Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zuvair

  • Headache
  • Infection
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Generalized pain

How to use Zuvair Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zuvair 20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Zuvair Tablet works

Zuvair 20mg Tablet works by blocking the action of leukotriene. It lowers inflammation in the airways and nose to prevent asthma.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zuvair 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zuvair 20mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Zuvair 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Zuvair 20mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zuvair 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zuvair 20mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
Zuvair 20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Zuvair Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Zuvair 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n \n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Zuvair 20mg Tablet for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
  • Take it on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
  • It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
  • Take Zuvair 20mg Tablet 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Benzenesulfonamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Leukotriene antagonists

Interaction with drugs

Taking Zuvair with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Altrom, Cenorol, Cgtrom
Serious
Brand(s): Alestol, Astelong, Astem
Serious
Brand(s): Azep, Arzep, Optihist AZ
Serious
Brand(s): Longimax
Serious

Patient concerns

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Dry scaling Psoriasis (10 years); asthma 3 years.; obesity I have been on folitrax 7.5 mg x 2 once a week for the last 8 years. I also take folvite 50 daily. The breathing difficulty is recent. I am on seroflo inhaler twice a day and tiate once a day. There is no change in the psoriasis but the asthma is getting worse.
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
You should visit md medicine for asthmaNo idea about asthma
Having dry cough not in regular basis sometime in the morning and sometime in the evening for last six months.Please advise some good medicine Thanks
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
first get your PFT to rule out asthmait can be seasonal asthma
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Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
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Country of origin: India

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