Zaxpam 10mg Tablet
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
67.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Short term anxiety Alcohol withdrawal

COMPOSITION:
Oxazepam (10mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Zaxpam 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Zaxpam 10mg Tablet 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.

Lactation

Zaxpam 10mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.As Zaxpam 10mg 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.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Zaxpam 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zaxpam 10mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Use of Zaxpam 10mg Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Zaxpam 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zaxpam 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Zaxpam 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Oxazepam   10mg

Uses of Zaxpam Tablet
Zaxpam 10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of short term anxiety and alcohol withdrawal.

How to use Zaxpam 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. Zaxpam 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Zaxpam Tablet works
Zaxpam 10mg 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, Uncoordinated body movements, Memory impairment, Irritability, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Constipation, Dizziness, Depression.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Zaxpam a benzodiazepine or a narcotic?
Zaxpam belongs to benzodiazepine group of medicines and it is not a narcotic

Q. Is Zaxpam addictive?
Yes, Zaxpam is addictive. If used more than 4 weeks without a break, there is a risk of becomingdependent or of having problems when you stop taking

Q. Is oxazepam a metabolite of diazepam/clonazepam?
Yes, oxazepam is a metabolite of diazepam but not of clonazepam

Q. Can I take oxazepam with mirtazapine/ Zoloft/ tramadol/ diazepam/ antibiotics?
Oxazepam may interact with these medications. Kindly follow doctors instructions

Q. Is Zaxpam the same as valium/Xanax?
Zaxpam and valium/Xanax, all belong to same class of medicines called benzodiazepines, and have similar effect on brain. However, consult your doctor for specific indications of each medicine

Q. Does Zaxpam lower blood pressure/ cause weight loss or weight gain / make you sleepy/ get you high/ cause diarrhea?
Zaxpam may cause these side effects. Call your doctor if you experience any unusual problems during your treatment with Zaxpam.

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