Etilaam MD 0.25mg Tablet (Etizolam)

About Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s

Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s belongs to a class of ‘anxiolytic’ (anxiety reducer) called benzodiazepine primarily used in the treatment of anxiety disorder, panic disorder and insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry and excessive nervousness. Insomnia is a disorder of sleep that causes difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep. 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.

Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s reduces anxiety/panic, induces sleep and relaxes muscles due to fits episodes. It works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and helps to fall asleep.

Take Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s based on your medical condition. Most common side effects of Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s include drowsiness, ataxia (neurological conditions which affect balance and coordination), dysarthria (difficulty speaking), nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) and blepharospasm (involuntary closure of eyelids). Most of these side effects of Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s 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 Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s. Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have muscle weakness, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, drug addiction, kidney or liver problems before taking Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s. Do not take Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s with opioids as it may cause breathing problems or other severe adverse effects.

Respiratory depressant effects of Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s are life-threatening in patients with severe chronic obstructive airways disease (COPD) and asthma. Overdose may lead to rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of muscle tissue) and hypothermia (a dangerous drop in body temperature). Co-ingestion of alcohol and Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s may potentiate the toxic effect of the drug.

Uses of Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s

Anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Insomnia (sleep disorder)

Medicinal Benefits

Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s is an anxiolytic drug (reduces anxiety) that is used to treat anxiety, panic disorder over a short period and insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and helps to fall asleep.

Dosage

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Directions for Use

Use Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Take Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. The maximum daily dose should be exceeded more than 3 mg else; it may lead to toxicity and life-threatening conditions.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s

Like all medicines, Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s can cause some side effects such as drowsiness, ataxia (neurological conditions which affect balance and coordination), dysarthria (difficulty speaking), nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) and blepharospasm (involuntary closure of eyelids). Most of these side effects of Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), chronic pulmonary insufficiency, drug addiction, kidney or liver problems before taking Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s. Do not take Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (clonidine, moxonidine, lofexidine, hydralazine, minoxidil, nitroprusside), fits related drugs (phenytoin, clonazepam, carbamazepine), antidepressants (paroxetine, fluvoxamine, trazodone), opioid pain killers (bupropion, morphine, codeine), drugs used to treat heartburn (cisapride), sedative-hypnotics (zolpidem), drugs used to treat low blood sugar (diazoxide), antifungals (fluconazole), drugs for stomach ulcers (cimetidine, esomeprazole, omeprazole), antipsychotics (clozapine), drugs to treat chronic alcoholism (disulfiram).

Drug-Food Interaction: $name may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol while taking Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), pulmonary insufficiency, kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Etilaam Md 0.25 Tablet 10’s.