Alzolam Tablet 10’s belongs to a class of ‘anxiolytic’ drugs (reduces anxiety) called benzodiazepines (BZD), primarily used to treat severe anxiety over a short period and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (an anxiety disorder that makes people very fearful of certain places and situations). Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear of worry and excessive nervousness. On the other hand, panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that causes sudden feelings of fear even when there is no real danger, with symptoms like a fast heartbeat.
Alzolam Tablet 10’s reduces anxiety/panic by decreasing abnormal and excessive excitement of nerve cells in the brain. It works by increasing the activity of GABA ( a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent). Thereby, Alzolam Tablet 10’s relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, produces a feeling of calm, and helps to fall asleep.
Take Alzolam Tablet 10’s with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Alzolam Tablet 10’s based on your medical condition. Some people may experience depression, sleepiness and drowsiness, jerky, uncoordinated movements, inability to remember bits of information, slurred speech, dizziness, light-headedness, headaches, constipation, dry mouth, tiredness, and irritability. Most of these side effects of Alzolam Tablet 10’s do not require do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Alzolam Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Alzolam Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Do not take Alzolam Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Inform your doctor if you have a drug addiction, muscle weakness, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, liver or kidney problem, or narrow-angle glaucoma (damage to optic nerve) before taking the Alzolam Tablet 10’s. Do not take Alzolam Tablet 10’s with opioids as it may cause breathing problems or other severe adverse effects.
Medicinal Benefits
Alzolam Tablet 10’s is an anxiolytic drug (anxiety reducer) that is used to treat anxiety, and panic disorder over a short period. Alzolam Tablet 10’s increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that act as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, Alzolam Tablet 10’s relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and induces sleep. Alzolam Tablet 10’s is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with the stress of today’s life situations.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ALZOLAM TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.
HOW TO USE ALZOLAM 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. Alzolam Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW ALZOLAM TABLET WORKS
Alzolam Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Drug Warnings
Do not take Alzolam Tablet 10’s if you are known to be allergic to Alzolam Tablet 10’s. Alzolam Tablet 10’s is not recommended for below 18 years of age. Do not take Alzolam Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Alzolam Tablet 10’s should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as drowsiness, dizziness, and muscle weakness. Inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), drug addiction, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, narrow-angle glaucoma, kidney/liver problem before taking Alzolam Tablet 10’s. Do not take Alzolam Tablet 10’s with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, and coma.
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