ACCOLATE (Zafirlukast)
Accolate Information
Accolate (which is also commonly known as Zafirlukast) is a
Leukotrienes inhibitor. Leukotrienes are substances found in the
human body that are normally associated with the undesirable
blockage and sometimes inflammation of the airway muscles, leading
to fluid accumulation in the lungs.
Accolate Indications
Accolate is a medicine normally prescribed by doctors to patients
suffering from asthma (it can prevent asthma attacks), but a
treatment with this drug can have other purposes too.
Accolate Warnings
A patient who is taking Accolate can aggravate his or her liver
disease (if he or she is suffering from such a condition). Therefore
it is highly recommended that the patient should discuss with his
doctor if he or she suffers from liver disease or is drinking any
alcohol beverage. If you are taking other drugs (such as or )
while following a treatment with Accolate you are exposing yourself
to a generally high risk of lung bleeding. Inform your doctor if you
are taking any such drugs before starting a treatment with Accolate,
as he might ask you perform special monitoring during your
treatment. If you are pregnant or are planning to be so soon it is
best that you consult a doctor before starting a treatment with this
drug. If you are breast feeding an infant you should discuss it with
your doctor if you may start a treatment with this drug, as it is
known that it can pass into breast milk and harm a nursing child.
If the patient is 60 or older, he is more likely to experience
Accolate’s side effects. Zafirlukast is not recommended to be
prescribed to children under 5 years old.
Accolate Intake Guidelines
While following a treatment with Accolate, the patient must
follow the exact instructions that the doctor has given him. Each
dose of the drug should be accompanied by a glass of water. It is
recommended that the drug should be taken in on an empty stomach, 1
or 2 hours prior to a meal. Even if the effects of the treatment are
not to be seen after a while, the patient should not put an end to
his treatment by himself, without consulting it with his doctor. If
you doctor has prescribed you other asthma medications, feel free to
take them, even during your treatment with Accolate, because
although the drug prevents asthma attacks, it does not stop them
from happening (it does not cure asthma).
Accolate Dosage
The correct dosage of Accolate should be obtained by the
patient’s personal doctor, because the suitable dosage of the drug
depends on several factors (for example: the patient’s age).
Accolate Overdose
The symptoms that are induced by an overdose with Accolate have
not been clearly established. If you have taken a bigger dose of the
drug than prescribed by your doctor (or if you are experiencing any
abnormal or disturbing side effects) you should seek medical
attention immediately.
Accolate Missed Dose
It is recommended that the patient should not miss any of his
doses of Accolate. However, if he or she happens to miss one, it
should be taken in as soon as the patient remembers. If it is almost
time for another dose of Accolate, it is best for the patient to
skip the missed dose and to continue following his regular treatment
schedule. Taking a double dose of the drug is strictly prohibited.
Accolate Side Effects
A treatment with Accolate can result in liver problems which are
normally characterized by:
- Fatigue or tiredness
- Nausea
- Itching
- Pain in your upper left area of the stomach
- Jaundice
A treatment with Zafirlukast can cause allergic reactions and
even some side effects like:
- Difficulty in breathing
- Throat closing
- Swelling of tongue, face or lips
- Numbness
- tingling
- pain
- Hives
- Rash
- Abnormal open sores
- Bruising
- Aggravation of old respiratory problems
If you are experiencing any of these side effects during your
treatment with Accolate you should stop taking the drug and inform
you doctor as soon as possible
Other side effects which are,
however, less serious can also be induced by a prolonged treatment
with Accolate. If you are experiencing any of the next side effects
you can continue your treatment but it is recommended that you
inform your doctor as soon as possible:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
Inform your doctor if you are experiencing anything unusual
during your treatment.
Accolate Drug Reactions
Inform your physician if you follow a treatment with any of the
following drugs:
Your physician could make adjustments to your dose of Accolate or
he could tell you to stop your treatment.
There are other drugs
on the market that can interact with Accolate. Therefore it is best
that you tell your physician if you are taking over-the-counter
medicines (even herbal).
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