Indolam 0.5mg Tablet

All Details About Indolam 0.5mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Indolam 0.5mg Tablet

Description:

Indolam 0.5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It alters brain activity, calms it, and provides relief from anxiety and panic attacks by relaxing the nerves.

Indolam 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. 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 as advised by your doctor, as it has a high potential for habit-forming. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor.

The most common side effects of this medicine are problems with coordination, low blood pressure (hypotension), and changes in sex drive. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Indolam 0.5mg Tablet should be avoided in individuals with a history of substance abuse or dependence, as it can be habit-forming. Do not take Indolam 0.5mg Tablet with alcohol or other sedatives, as it can cause excessive drowsiness and breathing difficulties. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use, as it may harm the baby. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery, as Indolam 0.5mg Tablet can cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Uses:

Treatment of Apprehension
Treatment of Panic disorder

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. Indolam 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

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 Indolam

Impaired coordination
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Challengingy in speaking
Reviseed libido

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Indolam 0.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Indolam 0.5mg Tablet 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 feeding

UNSAFE

Indolam 0.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Indolam 0.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Indolam 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Indolam 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Indolam 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Indolam 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Is Indolam 0.5mg Tablet safe?

Indolam 0.5mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Is Indolam 0.5mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?

Affirmative, the use of Indolam 0.5mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of physical or psychological addiction. The abrupt discontinuation of Indolam 0.5mg Tablet is not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.

Is Indolam 0.5mg Tablet an opioid?

No, Indolam 0.5mg Tablet is not an opioid; it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.

Is Indolam 0.5mg Tablet an anti-depressant?

No, Indolam 0.5mg Tablet is not an antidepressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.

Can I take Indolam 0.5mg Tablet for a hangover?

No, Indolam 0.5mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Indolam 0.5mg Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.

Can I take Indolam 0.5mg Tablet for anxiety?

Affirmative, Indolam 0.5mg Tablet 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 the stress of day-to-day life situations.

Does Indolam 0.5mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?

Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Indolam 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience an excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Indolam 0.5mg Tablet.

Does Indolam 0.5mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Affirmative, Indolam 0.5mg Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Indolam 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Indolam 0.5mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alert or if you drive yourself, as it may affect your driving.

Can I take Indolam 0.5mg Tablet with hydrocodone?

Indolam 0.5mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Indolam 0.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines, and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both classes cause sedation (increased tendency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Can I take Indolam 0.5mg Tablet for the rest of my life?

No, Indolam 0.5mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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