Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD

Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and anxiety disorder. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain. Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD 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 this medicine 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 it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency and can cause nausea, anxiety, flu-like symptoms, and muscle pain. Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, depression and impaired coordination. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts.

• Treatment of Anxiety disorder
• Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Depression
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Fatigue
• Impaired coordination
• Memory impairment

AlcoholUNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD 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.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

LiverCAUTION

Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Zepam 0.25mg Tablet MD, 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.\\n

Chemical Class

Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

Neuro cns

Action Class

Benzodiazepines