Becalm 0.5mg Tablets
15 Tablet(s) in StripMade by
LEEFORD HEALTHCARE LTD
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TABLET
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Alprazolam(0.5 Mg) |
| Uses | Anxiety, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder |
| Therapy | Anti-anxiety |
| Side effects | Unsteadiness, Sleeplessness, Weight Loss, Blurred Vision, Heartburn, Lightheadedness, Memory Impairment and Irritability. |
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Medical Description
Uses
- Treats anxiety disorder
- Treatment for anxiety associated with depression
- Manages panic disorder
Contraindications
- If you’ve a known allergy to Becalm or any other components.
- If you’ve narrow-angle glaucoma (an eye disorder). The usage of this medicine may induce an increase in pressure in the back of the eyes, exacerbating the disease's symptoms.
- If you’ve active liver problems, you should avoid taking Becalm tablet. In the liver, this medicine is broken down and absorbed before its elimination in the urine.
Side effects
- Drowsiness
- Depression
- Constipation
- Fatigue
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You must be cautious while using this medication as it can cause seizures in patients undergoing long-term benzodiazepine therapy.
- You may experience suicidal thoughts and suicidal tendencies while using this medication. So in patients with depression, use Becalm tablet with caution, especially if the suicidal risk is present. Depressed patients treated with Becalm tablet may have also experienced mania symptoms.
Directions for Use
- Follow the doctor's instructions when taking Becalm tablet.
- At the beginning, a minimum dose is started. The dose is gradually increased over three to four days under your doctor's supervision.
- The medicine is to be taken orally and should not be chewed or crushed in any way.
Storage and disposal
Dosage
Overdose
- Overdosing on Becalm tablet can lead to death in severe circumstances, so always take under doctor's guidance and seek medical attention right away in case of overdose.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Cimetidine, Fluoxetine, Metoclopramide, Opioids, and Imipramine interact with Becalm tablet by increasing the serum level of alprazolam and leads to toxicity.
- Desipramine, Azole antifungal agents, Cetirizine, Antihypertensives interact with Becalm tablet by increasing the toxicity of alprazolam.
Interactions with food items
- Avoid grapefruit juice, tea, or coffee to avoid adverse effects. As coffee stimulates the brain, whereas Becalm tablet relaxes it. So, drinking too much coffee may reduce the ability of this medicine to calm brain activity.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:BECALM
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Becalm 0.5 MG Tablet (15) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
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