ZANTOL

Zantol belongs to a class of medicines known as histamine-2 blockers. Zantol works by decreasing the amount of acid produced by your stomach.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Zantol is used in the following conditions:

Erosive esophagitis
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Ulcers
Gastroesophageal reflux disease-GERD

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Zantol in people with the following conditions:

Pregnant or lactating women
Brain injury or disease
Seizures (epilepsy)
Kidney dysfunction
Liver disease
Stomach ulcer
High blood sugar
History of fructose intolerance

Side Effects

Zantol may have the following side effects:

Diarrhea
Bradycardia
Premature ventricular beats
Bronchospasm
Granulocytopenia
Depression
Anemia (aplastic or hemolytic)
Acute interstitial nephritis
Inflammation in the pancreas (acute pancreatitis)
Liver failure
Vomiting
Constipation
Mental confusion
Hepatitis
Hallucination
Agitation
Leukopenia
Atrioventricular block
Anaphylaxis
Increase in SGPT level
Pancytopenia
Increase in blood creatinine
Rash
Tachycardia
Low level of thrombocytes
Erythema multiforme
Jaundice
Low blood pressure
Dyspnea
Vasculitis
Fever
Somnolence

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Chronic lung disease
Renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 50ml/min) and/or hepatic impairment.
Difficulty swallowing, persistent stomach pain, or unintended weight loss in association with symptoms of indigestion
Under regular medical supervision for other reasons

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Zantol may interact with the following medicines:

Warfarin
Gefitinib
Ketoconazole
Cytochrome P-450 Enzymes
Procainamide
Sucralfate
Glipizide
Midazolam
Triazolam
Atazanavir and Delavirdine

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

Low blood pressure
Walking difficulties (abnormalities of gait)

Seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Zidaxim
Zeltac
Zerdin
Zeptag