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The main ingredient of Zavesca is Miglustat, an active ingredient used for the long-term treatment of Gaucher's disease. The drug works by reducing the amount of natural fat that accumulates due to this condition. From there, it helps to improve the symptoms of the disease such as: fatigue, joint pain and swelling of the liver and spleen...1. Zavesca medicine to support the treatment of Gaucher disease
Zavesca is used to treat mild to moderate type I Gaucher disease in people who cannot be treated with enzyme replacement therapy. About Gaucher disease, this is a rare genetic condition that causes the body to lack an enzyme needed to break down certain fats (lipids) in the body. This causes lipids to build up causing symptoms such as: easy bruising, bleeding, weakness, anemia, bone pain, joint pain, enlarged liver or spleen, weak, fragile bones.
Although Zavesca can help some improvement in liver, spleen, bone and blood cell conditions in patients with type I Gaucher, it does not cure this inherited condition completely.
2. Instructions on how to use Zavesca
To achieve the desired therapeutic effect, the patient should take Zavesca exactly as directed by the doctor and strictly follow the instructions on the drug label. Reference dosage for adults is as follows: Take 100mg x 3 times/day, take the drug at the same time.
Note:
In some cases, the doctor may change the dose to ensure the most effective medicine. Do not arbitrarily use the drug in larger or smaller amounts, prolong the treatment time than recommended. Your doctor may recommend that you have your nerve and muscle function checked every 6 months during treatment with this medicine.
3. Side effects of the drug Zavesca
As noted, during treatment with Zavesca, some neurological problems such as numbness, tingling, shaking (shaking) hands have been reported by some users of the drug. Call your doctor right away if you see the following signs:
Uncontrollable shaking or shaking (especially in the hands); Tingling, numbness, or burning pain in the hands or feet; Severe diarrhea, weight loss; easy bruising, bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums); Signs of an allergic reaction: swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat, difficulty breathing, hives. In addition, some other common Zavesca side effects may include:
Flatulence, constipation, bloating; Nausea and vomiting; Stomach pain, indigestion; Anorexia, weight loss; Dry mouth; Dizziness, weakness; Headache (including migraine); Back pain, muscle cramps, leg cramps; Pain or a feeling of heaviness in the arms or legs; Loss of memory, loss of balance; Have vision problems; Change in menstrual cycle.
4. Notes when using Zavesca
Contraindicated to use Zavesca drug for people allergic to the ingredient Miglustat. To ensure the safety and efficacy of Zavesca, talk to your doctor if you:
Have kidney or stomach problems; Intestinal disorders (such as ulcerative colitis); Are having any other medical problems; Women who are breast-feeding or planning to breast-feed; Women who are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy; Patient under 18 years of age. Also, to prevent Zavesca from interacting with other medications, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking (including vitamins, herbs, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs). .
Proper adherence to the indications for using Zavesca will help bring better treatment results and minimize unnecessary side effects.
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