Zyvec 10 Injection

Description

Zyvec 10 Injection belongs to a group of medicines called muscle relaxants. It is used along with general anesthesia or sedatives to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgical procedures. It is also used to facilitate emergency airway management in patients in intensive care. Zyvec 10 Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions such as pain, redness, and swelling. Long-term use of this medicine may cause skeletal muscle weakness or even paralysis. You should let your doctor know if the side effects bother you. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. Before using it, to make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Introduction

In Skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery Zyvec 10 Injection is used to relax muscles during anesthesia and surgical procedures. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for rigidity, inflammation or swelling. It effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Benefits

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How to use

Zyvec 10 Injection relaxes the muscles by blocking the impulses from the nerves.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zyvec 10 Injection. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Zyvec 10 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Zyvec 10 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Zyvec 10 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As Zyvec 10 Injection is given as part of a general anesthetic, you may feel tired, weak or dizzy for some time afterward and this affects your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Zyvec 10 Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zyvec 10 Injection is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Zyvec 10 Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zyvec 10 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.