Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet
Description:
Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorder. It calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers of the heart and blood vessels.
Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. However, it is advised to 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 advised by your doctor as it has high habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as this may reduce its effectiveness.
Some common side effects of this medicine include confusion, memory impairment, slow heart rate, tiredness, and nightmare. 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. Let your doctor know if you experience increased swelling around your legs or ankles, sudden weight gain or sudden shortness of breath while on the treatment.
Take caution while taking medicine if you are suffering from liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Directions For Use:
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. Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Etilaam Pro
- Confusion
- Memory impairment
- Drowsiness
- Slow heart rate
- Fatiguedness
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Nightmares
- Frigid extremities
Warning & Precautions:
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet may cause visual disturbances, hallucinations, fatigue, mental confusion, dizziness or tiredness. This may affect your driving ability.
Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is advisable for dose adjustment.
FAQs:
Can I stop taking Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet if I feel well?
No, you should continue taking Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet even if you feel well. If you stop Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet suddenly, serious withdrawal problems may occur. Your doctor will decrease your dose gradually before asking you to stop Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet.
Can the use of Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet cause sleepiness?
Affirmative, Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities till you know how this medicine affects you.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Etilaam Pro 0.5mg/20mg Tablet?
Retain this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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