Uses / Indications:
Altzibarem 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of short term anxiety.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Altzibarem 0.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
If you are taking Altzibarem for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Altzibarem, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Altzibarem is very high.
Side Effects:
Sleepiness, Slurred speech, Memory impairment, Uncoordinated body movements, Dizziness, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Irritability, Constipation, Headache, Depression.
How to 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. Altzibarem 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Altzibarem 0.5mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Faq for medicine:
What is Altzibarem used for? : Altzibarem is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with stress of day today life situations.|Is Altzibarem safe? : Altzibarem is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.|Is Altzibarem addictive (habit-forming)? : Yes, the use of Altzibarem has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Altzibarem is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.|Is Altzibarem an opioid? : No, Altzibarem is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.|Is Altzibarem an anti-depressant? : No, Altzibarem is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.|Is Altzibarem a narcotic substance? : No, Altzibarem is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.|Can I take Altzibarem for a hangover? : No, Altzibarem is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Altzibarem should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.|Can I take Altzibarem for anxiety? : Yes, Altzibarem 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 stress of day today life situations.|Can I take Altzibarem for heart palpitations? : No, Altzibarem is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Altzibarem should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.|Can I take Altzibarem for alcohol withdrawal? : No, Altzibarem is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.|Does Altzibarem reduce blood pressure? : Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Altzibarem. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Altzibarem.|Does Altzibarem make you sleepy? : Yes, Altzibarem makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Altzibarem. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Altzibarem and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.|Does Altzibarem expire? : Yes, Altzibarem like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.|Does Altzibarem cause weight gain? : Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Altzibarem. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Altzibarem.|Can the use of Altzibarem cause hair loss? : It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Altzibarem. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.|Can I take Altzibarem with hydrocodone? : Altzibarem should not be taken with hydrocodone. Altzibarem belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Altzibarem with paracetamol? : No, interactions have been reported between Altzibarem and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Altzibarem with prednisone? : Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Altzibarem and hence decrease the levels of Altzibarem in the body which may decrease the effect of Altzibarem and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Altzibarem with clonazepam? : Altzibarem should not be taken with clonazepam as both the medicines belong to the same class of medicines called benzodiazepines. When taken together, they can cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Altzibarem with oxycodone? : Altzibarem should not be taken with oxycodone. Altzibarem belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and oxycodone belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Altzibarem with tramadol? : Altzibarem should not be taken with tramadol. Altzibarem belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and tramadol belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Altzibarem with ibuprofen? : No, interactions have been reported between Altzibarem and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Altzibarem with sertraline? : No, interactions have been reported between Altzibarem and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Altzibarem with buspirone? : No, interactions have been reported between Altzibarem and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.|Can I take Altzibarem for the rest of my life? : No, Altzibarem should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.|Can I take Altzibarem for pain? : No, Altzibarem is not indicated for the treatment of any kind of pain. It belongs to the class of benzodiazepines and is indicated for the treatment of anxiety.
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