Uses / Indications:
Czpam 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy and anxiety disorder.
Pregnancy interaction:
Czpam 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 Czpam 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 Czpam, 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 Czpam is very high.
Side Effects:
Sleepiness, Uncoordinated body movements, Slurred speech, Dizziness, Fatigue, Memory impairment, Irritability, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Depression, Constipation.
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. Czpam 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Czpam 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:
Can I take Czpam while taking a dietary supplement? : It depends on what kind of dietary supplement it is. Normally absorption of Czpam is not affected by food and other vitamins. Consult your doctor before you start taking the medication.|Which medication is best : Both are equally effective as suggested in different research studies.|What is the difference between clotiazepam and Czpam? : Clotiazepam is a benzodiazepine which has anxiolytic, sedative and antiepileptic property. It differs from other benzodiazepines (Czpam) in that the benzene ring is replaced by thiophene ring. Clinical use of clotiazepam is relatively low.|Which medication is best : Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.|Which medication is best : Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.|Can Czpam affect my sex drive? : There are few reports but it is not so common. Czpam does not affect the sexual drive in all the patients.|Is Czpam a narcotic? : No. Czpam is not a narcotic. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine. |Is Czpam muscle relaxant? : Czpam is approved for the treatment of anxiety, alcohol withdrawal and epilepsy. Some research studies have shown it has got muscle relaxant properties. |Can I take vitamin B along with Czpam? : There is no known major interaction found with vitamin B when taken with Czpam.|Can I take vitamin C along with Czpam? : There is no known major interaction found with vitamin C when taken with Czpam.|Can I take Czpam while I am on hepatitis C treatment? : The treatment of hepatitis C includes many drugs and the side effects depends on which drug you are prescribed. |Can Czpam cause euphoria? : No. Czpam does not cause euphoria. It causes sleepiness, dizziness etc.|Can Czpam get you high? : Czpam does not make you feel high.|Can Czpam be replaced with paroxetine? : No. both are different medication. Czpam is an antianxiety, anticonvulsant drug whereas Paroxetine is an antidepressant medication|Can Czpam cause rash? : Czpam is not commonly known to cause a rash but hypersensitive individuals can develop a rash.|Is Czpam the best choice for restless legs syndrome? : There are other treatment modalities for restless leg syndrome but among these benzodiazepine class of drug Czpam is most studied drug. It is not approved for restless leg syndrome but used off label. |How is bupropion different than Czpam? : Bupropion is in the treatment of depression and for smoking cessation. Czpam is an anti-seizure and anti-anxiety medicine.|Can I take Czpam along with zolpidem? : No. You should avoid taking these two medications together. They both induce sleep and taking them together can lead to increased sleepiness, decreased concentration, ataxia and abnormal co-ordination. |Which medication is better : Clobazam causes less sedation as compared to Czpam as seen in few research studies.In few studies, clobazam showed a good retention when given for a longer period whereas Czpam needs a dose escalation.|Can I take Czpam along with fluoxetine? : You should avoid taking these two drugs together as they increase side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.|Can I take Czpam while I am also taking antibiotics? : It depends on which antibiotics you are on treatment. Consult your doctor before starting these medications.|Can I take Czpam along with escitalopram? : You should avoid taking these two drugs together as they increase side effects like sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.|Which medication is better : Both are equally effective as shown in the research studies.|Can I take Czpam along with paracetamol? : Yes. You can take prescribed doses of paracetamol with Czpam. Inform your doctor if you have any allergy or liver problems before starting these medications.|Which is stronger Czpam or oxazepam? : We could not find any direct studies comparing Czpam with oxazepam. However, oxazepam is an intermediate-acting benzodiazepine with a slow onset of action.|Which medication is better Czpam or etizolam? : Etizolam is a short acting drug and its structure is a bit different from the benzodiazepines class of drugs. Both are used in inducing sleep and relieving anxiety however it depends.|When does Czpam expire? : The expiry date of Czpam is given on the tablet strip and provided by the manufacturer.|How does Czpam affect the brain? : Czpam works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.|Can I take Czpam along with coffee? : Yes. There are no major interactions known between coffee and Czpam.|What is the difference between Czpam and zopiclone? : Czpam is an anti-siezure, antianxiety medication. Zopiclone is a sedating drug from different class and it is only used for inducing sleep|What is the difference between Czpam and olanzapine? : Czpam is an anti-seizure, antianxiety medication. Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication.|Can Czpam cause low blood pressure? : Czpam is not known to cause low blood pressure commonly. It can cause palpitation in some patients.|Can I use Czpam for sciatica? : No. Czpam is not a known medication for sciatica. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can tremors be treated with Czpam? : Czpam is not an approved drugs for treatment of tremors. However, in some research studies, it has been shown Czpam is effective|Can I use Czpam for nausea? : No. Czpam is not a medication for nausea. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can I use Czpam for a headache? : No. Czpam is not a medication for a headache. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication.|Can I use Czpam for vertigo? : No. Czpam is not a medication for vertigo. It is an antiseizure, antianxiety medication. However, few studies have shown its effectiveness in vertigo.|Can insomnia be treated with Czpam? : Yes. Though Czpam is not approved for treatment of insomnia. Czpam is used off-label for the treatment of sleep disorders.|Can I use Czpam for depression? : No. Czpam is not a medication for depression. It is an antiseizure and antianxiety medication. There are the different class of drugs for treating depression.|Can I use Czpam in pain management? : No. Czpam is not a medication for management of pain disorders. It is an antiseizure and antianxiety medication. There are the different class of drugs for treating pain. Few studies have failed to prove the effectiveness of Czpam in pain management. |What is the good time to take Czpam? : It is given mostly at night as it causes sedation.
Medicine interaction:
Czpam with Phenytoin|Czpam with Posaconazole|Czpam with Roxithromycin|Czpam with Clarithromycin|Czpam with Lamotrigine|Czpam with Carbamazepine|Czpam with Azithromycin|Czpam with Lacosamide|Czpam with Indinavir|Czpam with Chlorpromazine|Czpam with Iloperidone|Czpam with Pantoprazole|Czpam with Imipramine|Czpam with Fosphenytoin|Czpam with Valproic Acid|Czpam with Ilaprazole|Czpam with Levosulpiride|Czpam with Pimozide|Czpam with Blonanserin|Czpam with Rabeprazole|Czpam with Citalopram|Czpam with Itraconazole|Czpam with Lamivudine|Czpam with Paliperidone|Czpam with Lansoprazole|Czpam with Haloperidol|Czpam with Sodium Valproate|Czpam with Dexrabeprazole|Czpam with Armodafinil|Czpam with Revaprazan|Czpam with Oxcarbazepine|Czpam with Ketoconazole|Czpam with Sulpiride|Czpam with Ritonavir|Czpam with Paroxetine
