Etizola 0.5Mg Tablet

Etizola 0.5Mg 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 0.5Mg Tablet, it is better that you skip it till the next time you take it.

The most common side effects of Etizola 0.5Mg 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

• Sleepiness

• Slurred Speech

• Dizziness

• Fatigue

• Irritability

• Constipation

• Memory Impairment

• Dry Mouth

• Headache

• Uncoordinated Body Movements

• Depression

• Visual Impairment

• Tremor

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Etivin 0.50mg tablet 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 0.5Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Etimed 0.5Mg Tablet

  Medley Pharmaceuticals

• Atease 0.5Mg Tablet

  Aurum Life Science Pvt Ltd

• Trizolam 0.5Mg Tablet

  Mezzone Remedies Pvt Ltd

• Etilive 0.5Mg Tablet

  Carise Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Etizam 0.5Mg Tablet

  Psycormedies

• Ezolent 0.5Mg Tablet

  Talent India

• Etisure 0.5mg Tablet

  Gentech Healthcare Pvt Ltd

• Sylkam 0.5Mg Tablet

  Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd

• Etizep 0.5Mg Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Lam Et 0.5Mg Tablet

  Tas Med India Pvt 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.

Etizola 0.5Mg Tablet 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

  Concomitant use of Cetirizine, Clozapine, Metoclopramide, Disulfiram, Clonidine, Ketoconazole must be avoided along with this medicine.

• Interaction with Disease

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

• Interaction with Food

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

• Ques : What is Etizola 0.5Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This drug is usually prescribed as a sedative and a hypnotic for sleep and anxiety disorders.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Etizola 0.5Mg Tablet before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : It is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Etizola 0.5Mg Tablet?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Etizola 0.5Mg Tablet’s empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Etizola 0.5Mg 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 : Does Etizola 0.5Mg 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 0.5Mg Tablet over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?

  Ans : Compared to other benzodiazepines, Etizola 0.5Mg Tablet has lesser sedative effects, lower dependence, and lower tolerance.

• Ques : What happens if you stop taking Etizola 0.5Mg Tablet suddenly?

  Ans : Stopping Etizola 0.5Mg 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 0.5Mg 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 0.5Mg Tablet a muscle relaxant?

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

• Ques : Is Etizola 0.5Mg 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 0.5Mg Tablet an antidepressant?

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