Zepam Md 0.5mg Tablets
Zepam Md 0.5 MG Description
Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet contains clonazepam as its active ingredient. It belongs to the group of medicines known as anti-epileptics. It is primarily used to treat psychiatric ailments like anxiety diso
rders, panic disorders, epileptic fits or seizures and cases of mild sleep disorders. Anxiety disorders present themselves as deep, strong and sustained feelings of worry, fear and indecisiveness in daily life activities, hampering a person's social and mental progress. It has a strong tendency to cause depression. Epilepsy is caused by abnormal overactivity in the brain tissues and is characterised by seizures and uncontrolled body movements. Clonazepam belongs to the group of benzodiazepines and acts by regulating chemicals like gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain to reduce brain activity. It may cause side effects like dizziness, fatigue, headaches, confusion and depression. Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet is a mouth dissolving tablet to be taken with or without food. You can follow it up with a glass of water. Care should be taken to take the doses every day at the same time. There are no dietary restrictions while taking Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet, but alcohol should be avoided to prevent severe side effects. Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet can be prescribed to children based on their health and weight. This medication carries the risk of habit formation over prolonged use; therefore, regular monitoring of patients, especially those with a known history of substance abuse, is necessary. Suddenly stopping Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet may cause withdrawal syndrome (dizziness, sleep problems, excessive sweating or fainting); therefore, consultation with a physician is a must before stopping this medicine.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹29.92 |
You Save | ₹4.08 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Clonazepam(0.5 Mg) |
Uses | Anxiety issues, Panic disorder, Epilepsy, Seizures, Sleep problems |
Side effects | Nausea, Dizziness, Confusion, Memory loss, Uncoordinated thinking, Uncontrolled muscle movements |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses of Zepam Md 0.5 MG
- Zepam Md 0.5mg Tab treats the following:
- Social anxiety disorder
- Panic attacks
- Sleep disorders
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
Contraindications of Zepam Md 0.5 MG
- Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet cannot be given to/given with caution in the following cases:
- Known allergy to clonazepam.
- Kidney problems
- Liver disease
- Lung disease
- Heart ailments
- Severe Sleep disorders
- Low blood pressure
- Asthma
- Wide-angle glaucoma (increased intra eye pressure due to blockage of eye canals due to wide-angle between iris and cornea)
- Closed-angle glaucoma (increased intra eye pressure due to narrow-angle between iris and cornea)
- Bipolar disorder
- Known history of substance abuse.
Side effects of Zepam Md 0.5 MG
- Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet can cause side effects like the following:
- Nausea
- Dizziness, confusion
- Rapid heart rate
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Uncoordinated thoughts and actions
- Memory recollection problems
Precautions and Warnings of Zepam Md 0.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience any allergy after taking Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet like rashes, hives or swelling on the face.
- You want to increase/decrease the dose of the medication.
- You experience severe side effects that disrupt your everyday life and do not seem to go away with time.
- You want to stop taking the Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet.
- You have missed any dose/doses of Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet.
- You experience any other medical problems after taking Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet.
Mode of Action of Zepam Md 0.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Zepam Md 0.5 MG
- Take Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet orally as it is a mouth dissolving tablet.
- Take it with/without food and as many times as prescribed by your doctor. Do not chew or crush the tablet.
- Take the medication at the same time every day.
- Do not change the dose without consultation with your physician.
- Do not stop taking Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, headaches, and sleep problems.
- Check the expiry date before starting on the medication.
- Do not share Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet with anyone else who has any depression/ anxiety issues. Medical consultation is a must for this medication.
Interactions of Zepam Md 0.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- The following medications may cause adverse reactions if given along with Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet:
- Oxycodone (opioid) can cause breathing difficulties, which can be fatal if not managed properly.
- NSAIDs (aspirin) and anticoagulants (warfarin) can increase the risk of bleeding episodes.
- Sedatives/hypnotics can increase the risk of breathing problems.
- Cimetidine (gastric reflux medication) and Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet cause severe side effects like confusion, dizziness and fatigue.
- Rifampicin (anti-tuberculosis) can cause severe liver problems.
- Sodium Oxybate (used to treat excessive daytime sleep) and Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet may cause serious side effects like breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, coma, or even be fatal.
Interactions with food items
- Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet is not reported to show any adverse food reactions. A balanced diet is advised while taking any psychiatric medication.
Storage and disposal of Zepam Md 0.5 MG
Dosage of Zepam Md 0.5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Divya Rohra
MBBS
Dr. Anuj Tiwari
MBBS, DNB Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When will I start feeling good after starting the Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet?
Q: Can I take Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet if I have liver issues?
Q: Can Zepam Md 0.5mg tablet be addictive even for children?
References
- Anderson, K. N., & Shneerson, J. M. (2009). Drug treatment of REM sleep behavior disorder: the use of drug therapies other than clonazepam. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine: JCSM 5(3), 235–239. [cited 15 Mar 2022].
- Clonazepam: Bullous dermatosis in an elderly patient: case report. Reactions Weekly, 1440(1): 13. 2013. [cited 15 Mar 2022].
- Klonopin (clonazepam) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more. [cited 15 Mar 2022].
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