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proLET SR 100 Tablet is a product of Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
Composition: Primidone (100mg)

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All Details About proLET SR 100 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about proLET SR 100 Tablet

Description:

proLET SR 100 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates. It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). They also have hypnotic properties. This means, they slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy or dizzy.

proLET SR 100 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 may be habit-forming with long-term use. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, vertigo, low energy, impaired coordination, visual disturbance, and headache. 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.

Remember to consult your doctor if you notice severe rashes, especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine. It should be noted that long-term use of this medicine can cause pain in joints also.

Uses:

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. proLET SR 100 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

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 proLET

  • Drowsiness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Vertigo
  • Low energy
  • Impaired coordination
  • Visual impairment
  • Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. proLET SR 100 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
proLET SR 100 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
proLET SR 100 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.
Driving
UNSAFE
proLET SR 100 Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
proLET SR 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
proLET SR 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

Is proLET SR 100 Tablet habit forming?

Affirmative, if you use proLET SR 100 Tablet for a long time, you may become dependent on it. Moreover, stopping the medicine suddenly may also lead to withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, you must inform your doctor before stopping the proLET SR 100 Tablet.

Can I stop taking proLET SR 100 Tablet?

Do not stop taking proLET SR 100 Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor advises so. Suddenly stopping proLET SR 100 Tablet may cause unwanted effects commonly known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of proLET SR 100 Tablet needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it.

What should I tell my doctor before taking this medicine?

Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures, medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., warfarin), birth control pills, medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g., chloramphenicol, metronidazole, and doxycycline), medicines to control viral infection (e.g., nelfinavir), and asthma medicines (e.g., theophylline and montelukast), etc. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further, you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems, kidney problems, lung problems, or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).

What should I avoid while taking proLET SR 100 Tablet?

If proLET SR 100 Tablet makes you feel sleepy, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should be avoided since taking both together may cause excessive sleepiness. You should avoid getting pregnant since proLET SR 100 Tablet is associated with an increased risk of abnormalities in babies.

What are the serious side effects of using proLET SR 100 Tablet? How can I check for these side effects?

Severe allergic reactions, skin reactions, abnormalities in blood cells, and worsening of seizures are some of the serious side effects of proLET SR 100 Tablet. Severe allergic reactions may result in difficulty in breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or hives. Skin reactions may cause redness, pain, ulcers, blisters, shedding the outer layer of skin. If you have an abnormality of the blood cells, your skin may appear pale. Increaseitionally you may suffer from abnormal bleeding or frequent bruising, fever, or sore throat.

Can proLET SR 100 Tablet cause headache?

Though headache is not a very common side effect of proLET SR 100 Tablet, it can occur in a few patients.

Does proLET SR 100 Tablet affect blood pressure?

No, proLET SR 100 Tablet does not have any effect on blood pressure.

Can I take proLET SR 100 Tablet and propranolol together?

While taking propranolol and proLET SR 100 Tablet together, your blood pressure should be monitored as proLET SR 100 Tablet may interfere with working of propranolol. Your doctor may modify your dose if needed.

How should I store this medicine?

Retain it in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C. Do not leave it on a windowsill or in the car on hot days. Retain it out of reach of children.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

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

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