Z OX Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Ecstasy Biotech Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Ritodrine (NA) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Phenethylamine Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
Action Class | Beta 2 agonist - Uterus |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 386 |
FAQ
Z OX Tablet Reviews
Z OX is a medicine used in the treatment of premature labor (when the uterus starts contracting for birth too early than usual). It works on the muscles of the uterus and helps in relieving the contractions.
Z OX can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include chest pain or discomfort, fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking the medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had diabetes, blood pressure, or thyroid. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or if you experience contraction and water break. Your doctor may perform blood pressure and heart rate check-ups while taking this medicine.
Z OX can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include chest pain or discomfort, fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, and loss of appetite. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking the medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had diabetes, blood pressure, or thyroid. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or if you experience contraction and water break. Your doctor may perform blood pressure and heart rate check-ups while taking this medicine.
How Z OX Tablet Works
It eases the contraction of the uterus and helps relaxing it, thereby preventing premature delivery.
How to Use Z OX Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Z OX may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Z OX Tablet
- In Premature Labor: Z OX prevents abnormal contractions of uterus muscles and relaxes them. It widens blood vessels to help increase blood flow and improve circulation to the smooth muscles of the uterus. This prevents premature labor and miscarriage. Take it as prescribed and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Uses of Z OX Tablet
- Premature Labor
Z OX Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Z OX. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Z OX during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Z OX alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Z OX in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Z OX is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Z OX in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Z OX is used in the management of premature labour.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer from high blood pressure, diabetes, or thyroid disorders.
- Avoid over-hydration while taking this medicine.
- Regularly monitor your blood pressure and pulse rate while on treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor immediately if your contractions begin again or your water breaks.
References
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Drugs.com. Ritodrine.