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In-stock 10 gm in 1 tube
24.62

USED FOR:
Short term anxiety

COMPOSITION:
Alprazolam (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Calm Resq Cream is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Calm Resq Cream is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Calm Resq Cream may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Calm Resq Cream is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Calm Resq Cream may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Calm Resq Cream should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Calm Resq Cream may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alprazolam   NA

Uses of Calm Resq Cream
Calm Resq Cream is used in the treatment of short term anxiety.

How to use Calm Resq Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Calm Resq Cream works
Calm Resq Cream is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Slurred speech, Memory impairment, Uncoordinated body movements, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Irritability, Constipation, Headache, Depression.

Expert advice for Calm Resq Cream
If you are taking Calm resq for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Calm resq, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Calm resq is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Calm resq used for?
Calm resq is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with stress of day today life situations.

Q. Is Calm resq safe?
Calm resq is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Calm resq addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Calm resq has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Calm resq is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.

Q. Is Calm resq an opioid?
No, Calm resq is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.

Q. Is Calm resq an anti-depressant?
No, Calm resq is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.

Q. Is Calm resq a narcotic substance?
No, Calm resq is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.

Q. Can I take Calm resq for a hangover?
No, Calm resq is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Calm resq should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.

Q. Can I take Calm resq for anxiety?
Yes, Calm resq is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not recommended for mild anxiety associated with stress of day today life situations.

Q. Can I take Calm resq for heart palpitations?
No, Calm resq is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Calm resq should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Calm resq for alcohol withdrawal?
No, Calm resq is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.

Q. Does Calm resq reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Calm resq. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Calm resq.

Q. Does Calm resq make you sleepy?
Yes, Calm resq makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Calm resq. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Calm resq and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.

Q. Does Calm resq expire?
Yes, Calm resq like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.

Q. Does Calm resq cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Calm resq. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Calm resq.

Q. Can the use of Calm resq cause hair loss?
It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Calm resq. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can I take Calm resq with hydrocodone?
Calm resq should not be taken with hydrocodone. Calm resq belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Calm resq with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Calm resq and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Calm resq with prednisone?
Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Calm resq and hence decrease the levels of Calm resq in the body which may decrease the effect of Calm resq and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Calm resq with clonazepam?
Calm resq should not be taken with clonazepam as both the medicines belong to the same class of medicines called benzodiazepines. When taken together, they can cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Calm resq with oxycodone?
Calm resq should not be taken with oxycodone. Calm resq belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and oxycodone belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Calm resq with tramadol?
Calm resq should not be taken with tramadol. Calm resq belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and tramadol belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Calm resq with ibuprofen?
No, interactions have been reported between Calm resq and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Calm resq with sertraline?
No, interactions have been reported between Calm resq and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Calm resq with buspirone?
No, interactions have been reported between Calm resq and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Calm resq for the rest of my life?
No, Calm resq should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Can I take Calm resq for pain?
No, Calm resq is not indicated for the treatment of any kind of pain. It belongs to the class of benzodiazepines and is indicated for the treatment of anxiety.

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