Zaxpam 30mg Tablet

Let us guide you through the essential information about Zaxpam 30mg Tablet. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Zaxpam 30mg Tablet.

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Salt Combination: Oxazepam (30mg)
Brand: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Short term anxiety,Alcohol withdrawal

Description

Zaxpam 30mg Tablet relieves symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, fatigue, sweating, increased heart rate, and unwanted or racing thoughts
It may also be used in alcoholics to treat anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal
Zaxpam 30mg Tablet may be taken with or without food
However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body
Take Zaxpam 30mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety
It should only be used for a limited period as long term use of this medicine is not recommended.Zaxpam 30mg Tablet may cause dizziness and sleepiness as side effects of this medicine, so do not drive if you have taken this medicine
Moreover, driving under the influence of this medicine is also considered as an offense
Other common side effects of this medicine include nausea, lethargy, edema, slurred speech, tremor, altered libido, and rashes
These are usually temporary and resolve on their own
Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
It should be noted that in elderly patients this medicine may reduce muscle tone and increased the risk of falls
You should avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it will increase drowsiness
Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before taking this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Zaxpam 30mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zaxpam 30mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Zaxpam 30mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Zaxpam 30mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zaxpam 30mg Tablet is recommended.^However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Use of Zaxpam 30mg Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Zaxpam 30mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^As Zaxpam 30mg Tablet may affect how your muscles work or may make you feel sleepy or forgetful. It may also impair your alertness which can affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Zaxpam 30mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Zaxpam 30mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: Zaxpam 30mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	Benzodiazepines
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	Benzodiazepines Derivative

Uses

Uses of Zaxpam 30mg Tablet

In Short term anxiety Zaxpam 30mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration
These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc
It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and irritability
Zaxpam 30mg Tablet will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive
Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well
Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems
In Alcohol withdrawal Zaxpam 30mg Tablet is usually given under medical supervision so that a person’s response to the medicine as well as the health can be monitored
After taking the medicine, it takes around an hour for people to feel relief from withdrawal symptoms
It helps relieve anxiety caused by alcohol withdrawal and detox
This allows a person’s body to relax so they can focus on leading a socially acceptable life and other beneficial aspects of treatment
Taking Zaxpam 30mg Tablet makes it possible for some alcoholics to overcome the worst symptoms of withdrawal successfully so that they can start on longer term recovery
When used along with social support and counseling, it helps people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Zaxpam 30mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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