Uses / Indications:
Zepose 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of short term anxiety.
Pregnancy interaction:
Zepose 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 Zepose 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 Zepose, 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 Zepose is very high.
Side Effects:
Sleepiness, Memory impairment, Uncoordinated body movements, Dizziness, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Depression, Irritability, Slurred speech, 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. Zepose 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Zepose 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:
Is Zepose an opioid/ painkiller/ barbiturate/ sedative/ muscle relaxant? : Zepose belongs to a class of medication called as benzodiazepine. It produces sedation and also causes muscle relaxation. It is not a barbiturate, and does not relieve pain|Is Zepose a sleeping pill? : Zepose is used as sedative drug which induces sleep|Is Zepose a narcotic/controlled drug? : Zepose is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor|How long can I take Zepose for? : It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor|Can I take Zepose for back pain/toothache/anxiety/hangover? : Zepose is used in the treatment of short-term relief (2-4 weeks) of severe anxiety. It is not a pain-relieving medication, and cannot be used to relieve pain. It does not relieve hangover|Does Zepose help with opioid withdrawal? : Zepose is used to induce sleep, control fits and other symptoms of withdrawal of opioids as well as other depressant drugs|Does Zepose cause weight gain/drowsiness/thins blood? : Drowsiness is the most common side effect of Zepose. There is no evidence that it causes weight gain, or thinning of blood|Does Zepose show on blood test? : Yes, Zepose can be detected in blood, as well as urine, even when it is taken at prescribed doses|Does Zepose make you high? : Zepose is a benzodiazepine, which calms down the brain to relieve symptoms of brain hyperactivity. This effect may be perceived by some as pleasant, or ‘getting high'. Zepose is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor.
Medicine interaction:
Zepose with Phenytoin|Zepose with Posaconazole|Zepose with Roxithromycin|Zepose with Clarithromycin|Zepose with Ritonavir|Zepose with Lamivudine|Zepose with Ketoconazole|Zepose with Chlorpromazine|Zepose with Iloperidone|Zepose with Pantoprazole|Zepose with Imipramine|Zepose with Dexrabeprazole|Zepose with Fosphenytoin|Zepose with Valproic Acid|Zepose with Ilaprazole|Zepose with Levosulpiride|Zepose with Blonanserin|Zepose with Carbamazepine|Zepose with Rabeprazole|Zepose with Pimozide|Zepose with Itraconazole|Zepose with Sulpiride|Zepose with Citalopram|Zepose with Lansoprazole|Zepose with Haloperidol|Zepose with Sodium Valproate|Zepose with Lamotrigine|Zepose with Armodafinil|Zepose with Revaprazan|Zepose with Lacosamide|Zepose with Oxcarbazepine|Zepose with Azithromycin|Zepose with Indinavir|Zepose with Paliperidone|Zepose with Paroxetine
