Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet

Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet is usually prescribed as a sedative and a hypnotic for sleep and anxiety disorders. It is not to be used for pregnant and lactating women, for those with impaired kidney and liver functions, lung problems, and glaucoma.

There may be enhanced sedation when had with medicines like beta-blockers, antibacterials, antifungals and antipsychotics. Remember to ask the doctor any queries that you may have about the medicine and the course of the treatment.

It comes in the form of a tablet, to be taken with food. The recommended dosage for an adult is 3mg a day. Never take a double dose of Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet, it is better that you skip it till the next time you take it.

The most common side effects of Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet are drowsiness, sedation, muscle weakness and incoordination. More serious effects that urgently require medical help are fainting, slurred speech, changes in libido and tremors.

• Insomnia

• Anxiety And Nervousness

• Myasthenia Gravis

• Narrow Angle Glaucoma

• Porphyria

• Allergy

• Altered Libido

• Confusion

• Depression

• Drowsiness

• Fainting

• Headache

• Uncoordinated Body Movements

• Fatigue

• Sedation

• Slurred Speech

• Tremor

• Visual Impairment

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This medication may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

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

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

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

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The time for which this medicine will remain active is yet to be clinically established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine will be produced within 30 - 60 minutes after its administration.

• Is it habit forming?

  This medicine may cause habit forming tendencies. Thus abrupt withdrawal must be avoided. The dose should be gradually decreased to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Lam Et 0.25Mg Tablet

  Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

• Etilive 0.25Mg Tablet

  Carise Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Ezolent 0.25mg Tablet

  Talent India

• Etizep 0.25mg Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Etinap 0.25mg Tablet

  Icon Life Sciences

• Sylkam 0.25Mg Tablet

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Etisure 0.25Mg Tablet

  Gentech Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Etilaam 0.25Mg Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Suprabenz 0.25Mg Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Etolam 0.25Mg Tablet

  Alde Medi Impex Ltd

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is recommended to skip your missed dose, if it is the time for your next scheduled dose.

This medication is a class of benzodiazepine analog that has amnestic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. Therefore, it is used for treating insomnia, anxiety and panic attacks. It works as an antagonist to the GABA-A receptors which in turn prevents GABAergic transmission throughout the central nervous system.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol consumption must be avoided during the course of treatment to avoid serious adverse effects.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  No information available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Encorate Syrup, Zathrin Redimix Suspension, Pratham 200Mg/5Ml Rediuse Suspension, and Azibig 200Mg Suspension.

• Interaction with Food

  Consumption of grapefruit is not recommended during the treatment course. As this may increase risk of serious side effects.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medicine must be avoided if the patient is a patient of Glaucoma, Pulmonary insufficiency, and Liver disease.

• Ques : What is Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has Etizolam as an active element present. It performs its action by generating a soothing or relaxing effect on mood.

• Ques : What are the uses of Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as sleep disorders, depression, and panic disorders. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like tension headache and cervical spine disorder.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects. Here are some side effects of this medication which are as follows: drowsiness, sleepiness, muscle weakness, vertigo, headache, confusion, slurred speech, change in libido, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Ques : Should I use Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : You are free to take this medication either before or after having food. it will not create any hindrance in medication’s action, neither it will affect its effectiveness. The only advice is, take Etizola tablet at a particular time in a day.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : There is no specific time duration of using this medication in which you can see improvement in your condition. The doctor will prescribe you the doses according to your condition.

• Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?

  Ans : If you are under the usage of this medication, It is recommended to avoid grapefruit juice, as it may cause some side effects. However, eating healthy, doing physical exercises and avoiding any kind of harmful practices like smoking or drinking can uplift your health.

• Ques : Will Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : There is no need to take this medication more than its recommended doses. Taking over-dosage of this medication may trigger side effects. If the severity of the condition is not reducing with the recommended dosage of this medication, then the doctor should be consulted for re-examining your condition.

• Ques : Does Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet have abuse potential?

  Ans : Several reports have documented instances of this medication abuse. Therefore, patients prone to drug abuse must exercise extra caution while taking this drug.

• Ques : What are the advantages of Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?

  Ans : Compared to other benzodiazepines, Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet has lesser sedative effects, lower dependence, and lower tolerance.

• Ques : What happens if you stop taking Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet suddenly?

  Ans : Stopping Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet suddenly may trigger withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms may include anxiety, insomnia, headache, dizziness, ringing sound in the ear (tinnitus), eating disorder (anorexia), vomiting, nausea, tremor, weakness, excessive sweating (perspiration), irritability, hypersensitivity to visual and auditory stimuli.

• Ques : How long does Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet take to work?

  Ans : Oral doses of this drug begin working within 30-60 minutes and peak at 3-4 hours.

• Ques : Is Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet a muscle relaxant?

  Ans : Yes, like benzodiazepines, it causes muscle relaxation. However, it is mainly used for anxiety.

• Ques : Is Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet good for sleep?

  Ans : Like other benzodiazepines, the medication causes sleepiness. However, it is supposed to be taken for anxiety disorder only.

• Ques : Is Etizola 0.25Mg Tablet an antidepressant?

  Ans : No, the medication is not an antidepressant. It should be consumed to treat generalized anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms.