Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet (Clonazepam)

Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medications called Benzodiazepines (BZD) that are primarily used for the treatment of anxiety disorders and prevention of seizures (fits) due to epilepsy.

An anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of excessive fear or worry, that affects an individual’s daily activities. On the other hand, Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterized by episodes of seizures (fits). In this condition, there is a chemical change in the brain cells (neurons) that leads to a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain followed by sudden jerky movements of limbs or a part of the body.

Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s works by increasing levels of brain cell (neuron) calming chemical, known as gamma-amino-butyric-acid (GABA) in your brain, that helps to relieve anxiety, stop seizures attacks (fits), and cause relaxation of the tense muscles. Besides this, Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s also relieves temporary insomnia (sleeplessness) due to anxiety disorders.

You can take Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience daytime drowsiness, disturbed sleep, light-headedness or dizziness. Most of these side effects of Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.

Do not take this medicine if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorders or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or a problem with alcohol or other prescription drugs. Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s is a habit-forming drug and, hence there is a risk of forming a dependence on this medicine. Therefore, before stopping this medicine, consult your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremor, or general unwell feeling.

Anxiety disorder, Epilepsy

When you take Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s, you will have an increase in chemical messenger (GABA neurotransmitter) in your body. It decreases the feeling of nervousness, stress, and anxiety that leads to a state of calmness and relaxation. Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s benefits people who struggle with anxiety and worries in daily life. Regular intake of the prescribed dose of Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s improves social-life as well as your ability and performance at work and general wellbeing. Besides this, in conditions of mania, Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s reduces the need for antipsychotic drugs needed to keep mania attack under control and hence the associated side effects.

Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you how often to take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s with a full glass of water. If required tablets can be broken in half to give a smaller dose.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like all medicines, Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You should contact your doctor if you face side effects like daytime drowsiness, disturbed sleep, feeling of light-headedness, dizziness, or muscle weakness. In rare cases, you may observe difficulty in concentration, restlessness or a state of confusion. Most of the side effects of Petril-MD 0.25 Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.