• Zavedos 10mg Capsule is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer (leukemia)
• It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor
• It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy
• Zavedos 10mg Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get most benefits
• Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it
• This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time
• You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised
• Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects
• It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, infection, hair loss, and fever
• This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections
• Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.
• Before taking it, tell your doctor if have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections
• Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using
• This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
• The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Zavedos 10mg Capsule

• In Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia) Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection
• Zavedos 10mg Capsule kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells
• It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor
• You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Missed Doses

Frequestly asked Questions

Is Zavedos 10mg Capsule a vesicant?

Zavedos 10mg Capsule can cause inflammation of the vein in which it is administered; and irritation and ulceration of surrounding tissue, if leakage occurs at the site of intravenous administration.

What is Zavedos 10mg Capsule used for?

Zavedos 10mg Capsule is used in the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia (a type of cancer of the white blood cells) in combination with other medications and breast cancer in advance stage after failure with other medications.

How does Zavedos 10mg Capsule work?

Zavedos 10mg Capsule acts by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.

Common and Known Side effects of Zavedos 10mg Capsule

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Infection
• Hair loss
• Fever
• Increased liver enzymes
• Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Bleeding
• Myelosuppression
• Seizure