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Zyfol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. General Anesthesia are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zyfol. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zyfol as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Zyfol are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Zyfol's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Zyfol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Zyfol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma, Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Zyfol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Zyfol with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Zyfol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Zyfol 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 Zyfol is used -
Mild
Is the use of Zyfol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Zyfol.
Is the use of Zyfol safe during breastfeeding?
Zyfol is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zyfol on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Zyfol on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zyfol on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Zyfol on the liver.
What is the effect of Zyfol on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Zyfol on the heart have been reported.
Zyfol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zyfol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zyfol habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Zyfol. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zyfol, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Zyfol can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Zyfol should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zyfol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Zyfol
Some foods when eaten with Zyfol can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zyfol
Taking Zyfol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diprivan® (propofol)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 382-383