Provanol Forte 0.25mg Tablet
Provanol Forte 0.25mg Tablet Description
Provanol Forte is a prescription medication used for managing anxiety disorder. It contains Clonazepam and Propranolol as its active ingredients. Clonazepam belongs to the class of benzodiazepine med
ications (lowers brain activity). Propranolol is a beta-blocker (reduces the stress on the heart and blood vessels). Together, both these medicines help manage anxiety symptoms such as high blood pressure, increased heart rate, panic disorder, etc. Provanol Forte 0.25mg tablet helps reduce the anxiety and the stress it causes on the heart and the blood vessels. Clonazepam in this medicine is also an anti-epileptic medication that helps manage seizures. Provanol Forte 0.25mg tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. Try to take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a consistent dosage in the body. This medication should be taken only in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor, as it has high addictive potential. Immediately inform your doctor if you have any unusual changes in the mood, as this medicine can cause suicidal thoughts and tendencies.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹73.48 |
You Save | ₹10.02 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Clonazepam(0.25 Mg) + Propranolol(20.0 Mg) |
Uses | Anxiety, panic disorder |
Side effects | Lightheadedness, Dry mouth, Fatigue, Weakness, Dizziness, Slow heart rate |
Therapy | ANTI-ANXIETY |
Uses of Provanol Forte 0.25mg Tablet
- Provanol Forte 0.25mg Tablet is used to manage anxiety disorder and panic disorder symptoms.
Contraindications of Provanol Forte 0.25mg Tablet
Side effects of Provanol Forte 0.25mg Tablet
- Weight gain
- Diarrhoea
- Irregular heartbeat
- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Memory problems
- Stomach upset
- Cold extremities
Precautions and Warnings of Provanol Forte 0.25mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are planning to get pregnant.
- You are an elderly patient; Provanol Forte 0.25mg tablet can increase the risk of sedation and other adverse effects due to slow metabolism.
- You are taking any herbal or ayurvedic supplements like St john’s wort, herbal medicine that helps treat depression.
- You are going to have any medical or dental procedure, inform your doctor.
- You have withdrawal symptoms like sweating, tremors, nausea, agitation, and confusion.
- You need to do something that requires steady focus, this medicine can cause difficulties with concentration.
Mode of Action of Provanol Forte 0.25mg Tablet
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Provanol Forte 0.25mg Tablet
- Take the Provanol Forte 0.25mg tablet exactly in the prescribed dose and the duration.
- Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot notice its effects.
- Take the tablet whole without breaking or chewing it with a glass of water.
- Do not use if the package has been opened.
- Do not suddenly stop taking this medication, as it can have adverse effects.
- Do not take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
Interactions of Provanol Forte 0.25mg Tablet
Interactions with other medicines
- If you are taking antidepressants or mood-elevating medicines, when mixed with the Provanol Forte 0.25mg tablets, it can cause adverse effects.
- If you’re not planning for a pregnancy, the Provanol Forte 0.25mg tablet can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives or birth control pills.
- Do not mix Provanol Forte 0.25mg tablets with other medicines such as antihistamines, cough medicine, sleeping pills, and other sleep-inducing medicines, as it can increase drowsiness, fatigue, etc.
Interactions with food items
- Avoid taking grapefruit and its juice. It reduces the effect of Provanol Forte 0.25mg tablet.
Storage and disposal of Provanol Forte 0.25mg Tablet
Dosage of Provanol Forte 0.25mg Tablet
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use the Provanol Forte 0.25mg tablet as a sleeping pill?
Q: Can I stop taking the Provanol Forte 0.25mg tablet if I feel better?
Q: Can I get dependency tendencies if I use the Provanol Forte 0.25mg tablet every day?
References
- 1.Wang S-M, Kim J-B, Sakong JK, Suh H-S, Oh KS, Woo J-M, et al. The Efficacy and Safety of Clonazepam in Patients with Anxiety Disorder Taking Newer Antidepressants: A Multicenter Naturalistic Study. Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience [Internet]. 2016 May 31;14(2):177–83 [cited Jan 17 2022]. Available from
- 2.Steenen SA, van Wijk AJ, van der Heijden GJ, van Westrhenen R, de Lange J, de Jongh A. Propranolol for the treatment of anxiety disorders: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Psychopharmacology [Internet]. 2015 [cited Jan 17 2022];30(2):128–39. Available from:
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