Zyflo CR is a drug that is approved to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children (age 12 and older). This eMedTV article offers an overview of the prescription drug, including a discussion on how it works, possible side effects, and dosing tips.
In studies of Zyflo CR, side effects of the drug included sinus infections, nausea, and a sore throat. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at common and rare side effects of Zyflo CR, as well as those that may require immediate medical care.
Zyflo CR is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. This part of the eMedTV Web site explains how the medication works and describes other Zyflo CR uses, such as for treating allergies.
The recommended Zyflo CR dosage for preventing asthma attacks is two 600 mg tablets twice daily. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at Zyflo CR dosing guidelines, including when and how to take the medication and some general precautions.
Zyflo CR can potentially interact with propranolol, theophylline, and warfarin. This eMedTV article describes how these Zyflo CR drug interactions can increase your risk of side effects and explains what your doctor may do to avoid these problems.
Zyflo CR can cause liver damage and may cause problems in people who have certain allergies. This eMedTV page covers other Zyflo CR warnings and precautions, including a list of people who should avoid the drug completely.
As this eMedTV article explains, because there have been so few cases of people taking too much Zyflo CR, it is unclear what to expect from a Zyflo CR overdose. This page also describes some possible treatment options for a Zyflo CR overdose.
This eMedTV resource explains that Zyflo CR (zileuton CR) may not be safe to take during pregnancy. This article provides an overview of this topic, as well as information on what to do if you are taking Zyflo CR and pregnancy occurs.
This eMedTV page explains how it is not known if Zyflo CR (zileuton CR) passes through breast milk, and how the manufacturer of Zyflo CR recommends that women avoid the drug when breastfeeding. This page gives an overview of Zyflo CR and breastfeeding.
As this eMedTV page explains, the earliest date that a generic Zyflo CR drug could become available is December 2010, when the first patent for the drug expires. This page also covers circumstances that could push this date past 2010.
