Zyflo Medication

• Zyflo

Zyflo, a drug available by prescription, is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children. This eMedTV article offers more information on Zyflo, including its effects, how it works, and side effects that may occur during treatment with Zyflo.

• Zyflo Side Effects

Headaches, weakness, and abdominal pain (or stomach pain) are among the common side effects of Zyflo. This eMedTV segment lists other common Zyflo side effects, and also describes serious side effects that you should report to your doctor.

• Zyflo Uses

Zyflo is used for preventing asthma attacks, but not for treating them. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses the use of Zyflo in children, as well as possible "off-label" Zyflo uses.

• Zyflo Dosage

Most adults and children over the age of 12 start with a Zyflo dosage of 600 mg four times daily. This eMedTV resource discusses Zyflo dosing guidelines in more detail and offers tips on when and how to take the medication.

• Zyflo Drug Interactions

Among the drugs that can potentially interact with Zyflo are warfarin, theophylline, and propranolol. This eMedTV resource describes the possible problems that Zyflo drug interactions can lead to (like an increased risk of bleeding or side effects).

• Zyflo Warnings and Precautions

You should not take Zyflo if you have high liver enzymes. As this eMedTV page explains, there are many other important Zyflo warnings and precautions to be aware of, including information on who else should not take the medication.

• Zyflo and Pregnancy

Zyflo may potentially be unsafe to use during pregnancy. This page on the eMedTV site offers more information on Zyflo and pregnancy -- and explains that if you become pregnant while on Zyflo, you should let your doctor know.

• Zyflo and Breastfeeding

This eMedTV article explains that if you are breastfeeding (or thinking of breastfeeding) and have been prescribed Zyflo, you should let your doctor know. It is not known if Zyflo passes through breast milk or whether it could harm a nursing infant.

• Zyflo Overdose

This eMedTV page explains that because there have been few reported cases of people taking too much Zyflo, it isn't known what to expect from a Zyflo overdose. However, it's important to seek medical attention right away if you overdose on Zyflo.

• Generic Zyflo

Generic Zyflo is not yet available on the market. But as this section of the eMedTV Web site explains, as soon as the patent for Zyflo expires in December 2010, several drug companies may begin manufacturing a generic form of Zyflo.