Equipam 10mg Tablet

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Equipam 10mg Tablet. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Equipam 10mg Tablet and its role in your treatment plan.

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Salt Combination: Diazepam (10mg)
Brand: Theo Pharma Pvt Ltd
Uses: Short term anxiety,Alcohol withdrawal,Muscle spasm,Epilepsy

Description

Equipam 10mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of short-term anxiety
It can also be used to treat acute alcohol withdrawal, to relieve muscle spasm and as adjunctive therapy for seizures
This medicine relaxes the nerve cells and calms the brain
Equipam 10mg 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 Equipam 10mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming
If you have missed any doses, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause withdrawal effects like depression and difficulty sleeping.
The most common side effects of this medicine include drowsiness, fatigue, muscle weakness, and impaired coordination
If any of these side effects do not subside on their own or get worse, let your doctor know
Also, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
This medicine may cause weight gain
But, a well balanced diet and regular exercise can help to reduce extra weight
If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Equipam 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Equipam 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Equipam 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Equipam 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Dose adjustment may be required if it is to be given for a long period
Driving:	UNSAFE: Equipam 10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Equipam 10mg Tablet can make you sleepy, forgetful, and have poor co-ordination. This may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Equipam 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Equipam 10mg 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: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Equipam 10mg Tablet.
Drug Action:	Benzodiazepines
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	Benzodiazepine Derivative

Uses

Uses of Equipam 10mg Tablet

In Short term anxiety Equipam 10mg 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 feeling irritable
Equipam 10mg 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 Equipam 10mg Tablet is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again
Equipam 10mg Tablet starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction
In Muscle spasm Equipam 10mg Tablet effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement
Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit
Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous and it also has habit-forming potential
In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time
This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life
In Epilepsy Equipam 10mg Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits)
It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety
The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving)
It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Equipam 10mg 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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