Etinap 1mg Tablet
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66.96

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Short term anxiety Insomnia

COMPOSITION:
Etizolam (1mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Etinap 1mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

No information is available on the use of Etinap 1mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.The most common side-effects of Etinap 1mg Tablet are related to sedation and musculoskeletal relaxation. It may impair your driving ability.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Etinap 1mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Etinap 1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Etizolam   1mg

Uses of Etinap Tablet
Etinap 1mg Tablet is used in the treatment of short term anxiety and insomnia.

How to use Etinap Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Etinap 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Etinap Tablet works
Etinap 1mg Tablet 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, Dizziness, Fatigue, Irritability, Constipation, Memory impairement, Dryness in mouth, Headache, Uncoordinated body movements, Depression.

Expert advice for Etinap Tablet
If you are taking Etinap 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 Etinap, 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 Etinap is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Etinap a benzodiazepine?
Etinap is a derivative of benzodiazepine that is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia (inability to sleep) and anxiety disorder.

Q. How does Etinap work?
Etinap induces sleep and controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Q. Does Etinap get you high?
Etinap has not been reported to get you high.However,Etinap calms the brain and induces sleep and relaxation of muscles in the body. It may alter mood and perception in some individuals which may be perceived by some as a ‘feeling of high'.

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

Q. Is Etinap a sleeping pill?
Etinap induces sleep and is used for the treatment of insomnia (habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep). Using on a more frequent basis can lead to difficulty sleeping, problems falling asleep or waking early. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.

Q. Is Etinap a narcotic drug?
Etinap is not a narcotic drug. It is a derivative of benzodiazepine that is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia and anxiety disorder.

Q. Does Etinap cause addiction or is it habit forming?
There is a risk of dependence and addiction with repeated use of Etinap.It should be avoided in people who have a history of addiction. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.

Q. Does Etinap cause weight gain?
Etinap does not cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you experience an increase in weight after taking Etinap.

Q. Does Etinap work?
Etinap works if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor.

Q. Does Etinap get you high?
Etinap has not been reported to get you high. It has a calming action and it reduces anxiety. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions regarding the abuse potential of this medicine.

Q. Does Etinap make you sleepy?
Etinap can make you sleep. Using on a more frequent basis can lead to difficulty sleeping, problems falling asleep or waking early. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding its use.

Q. Does Etinap help in opioid withdrawal?
Etinap does not help in opioid withdrawal. Please consult your doctor to know more about medicines used in opiate withdrawal.