Oresta 5mg Tablets
Oresta Md 5 MG Description
Oresta Tab contains Clobazam, which belongs to the benzodiazepines (BZDs) class of medicines, used to treat epilepsy (seizures/fits/convulsions) adjuvant to other anti-epileptic medicines. It has a s
edative effect and decreases the excessive and abnormal activity of the brain cells. Oresta Tab should be taken at the same time of the day to maintain its consistent levels. It can be taken irrespective of food, with water. This tablet must be taken in dose, frequency and duration as prescribed by your doctor, because of its risk of habit-forming. Common side-effects of Oresta Tab are difficulty in swallowing or speech, coordination problems, tiredness, cough, joint pain, constipation, altered appetite, and vomiting. Serious side effects include urinary complaints, fever, breathing difficulty, mouth sores, rash, and blisters over the skin. You must visit the hospital emergency room in case of any severe side effects.
Product Summary
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Contains | Clobazam(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Acute and chronic anxiety states, Adjunctive therapy in patients with refractory epilepsy (seizure/fits/convulsion) |
Side effects | Difficulty in swallowing or speech, Coordination problems, Tiredness, Cough, Joint pain, Constipation, Altered appetite, and vomiting. |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses of Oresta Md 5 MG
- According to CDSCO, Oresta Tab is used for
- Acute and chronic anxiety states,
- Adjunctive therapy in patients with refractory epilepsy (seizure/fits/convulsion)
Contraindications of Oresta Md 5 MG
- It is contraindicated in children below 2 years and the elderly.
- It is to be used with caution kidney and liver disease patients.
- Allergy to any similar medicines.
Side effects of Oresta Md 5 MG
- Difficulty in swallowing or speech
- Coordination problems
- Tiredness
- Cough
- Joint pain
- Constipation
- Altered appetite
- Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings of Oresta Md 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- Your're allergic to Oresta Tab or any other medicine.
- You are on other medications or supplements.
- You have self-harm tendencies, thoughts or behaviours.
- You are suffering from major or minor illnesses, especially involving liver, kidney, or heart.
Mode of Action of Oresta Md 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Oresta Md 5 MG
- Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully and use Oresta Tab accordingly.
- A doctor will mostly start you on a low dose therapy and gradually increase it weekly.
- Your doctor may advise some blood tests to determine the suitable dose as some people respond differently to Clobazam depending on their genetic factors.
- Continue to take this medicine unless told by the doctor to stop it.
Interactions of Oresta Md 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Taking Oresta Tab with certain other medicines can alter the effect of either of them and lead to unpleasant side effects.
- Antivirals like Abacavir, Adefovir can keep the levels of Oresta Tab high in the blood and may result in overdose unknowingly.
- Amisulpride and Clobazam, if used together, increase Amisulpride levels, which can result in abnormal heart rate.
- Hormonal contraceptives don't work effectively while on Oresta Tab.
Interactions with food items
- Unless your doctor specifies any food restrictions, you can continue your regular diet.
Storage and disposal of Oresta Md 5 MG
Dosage of Oresta Md 5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Divya Rohra
MBBS
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is Oresta Tab habit-forming?
Q: For how long does Oresta Tab stay in the body?
Q: What will happen if I stop taking Oresta Tab?
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