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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Therapeutic Class

[ANXIOLYTICS]

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Other Info - ALB0115

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FAQs

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Albium 10Mg Tablet as it may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Albium 10Mg Tablet belongs to pregnancy category D. Avoid taking Albium 10Mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Albium 10Mg Tablet may cause damage to the foetus.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Do not take Albium 10Mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding as Albium 10Mg Tablet may pass into breastmilk.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Avoid driving as Albium 10Mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, impaired concentration, blurred vision, and impaired muscular function.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before taking Albium 10Mg Tablet if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before taking Albium 10Mg Tablet if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Albium 10Mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness were not established.

About Albium 10Mg Tablet

Albium 10Mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine anxiolytics indicated for the management of anxiety disorders. Additionally, Albium 10Mg Tablet is used for the short-term relief of muscle spasms, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, anxiety-causing insomnia or distress, and anxiety occurring with mental health problems.

Albium 10Mg Tablet contains ‘Chlordiazepoxide’, which works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Albium 10Mg Tablet helps in treating anxiety.

You are advised to take Albium 10Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as drowsiness, light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, slurred speech, lack of coordination, ataxia (unsteadiness and clumsiness), difficulty in controlling movements, and dependence. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Avoid taking Albium 10Mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may harm the fetus. Albium 10Mg Tablet may pass into breastmilk, so avoid taking Albium 10Mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avoiding or handling machinery as Albium 10Mg Tablet may cause drowsiness, impaired concentration, blurred vision, and impaired muscular function. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Albium 10Mg Tablet as it may cause increased drowsiness. Albium 10Mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and effectiveness were not established. 

Uses of Albium 10Mg Tablet

Anxiety

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Key Benefits

Albium 10Mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine anxiolytics. Albium 10Mg Tablet is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders. Additionally, Albium 10Mg Tablet is used for the short-term relief of muscle spasms, symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, anxiety-causing insomnia or distress, and anxiety occurring with mental health problems. Albium 10Mg Tablet works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA. This helps suppress the excessive and abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, Albium 10Mg Tablet helps in treating anxiety.

Directions for Use

Swallow Albium 10Mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush it.

Side Effects of Albium 10Mg Tablet

  • Drowsiness
  • Light-headedness
  • Dizziness
  • Sedation
  • Slurred speech
  • Lack of coordination
  • Ataxia (unsteadiness and clumsiness)
  • Difficulty in controlling movements
  • Dependence

Drug Warnings

Do not take Albium 10Mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have reduced blood flow to the lungs, breathing problems, obsessional stress, hallucinations, delusions, sleep apnoea (stopping breathing while asleep), severe liver disorder, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), spinal or cerebral ataxia. Inform your doctor if you have long-term lung, kidney or liver disorder, schizophrenia, mania, history of drug abuse or alcoholism. Albium 10Mg Tablet may be habit-forming, so inform your doctor if you have a history of drug addiction or abuse. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements. Please do not stop taking Albium 10Mg Tablet on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid taking Albium 10Mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause harm the fetus. Albium 10Mg Tablet may pass into breastmilk, so avoid taking Albium 10Mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChlordiazepoxideSodium oxybate
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ChlordiazepoxideSodium oxybate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Albium 10Mg Tablet:
Taking Albium 10Mg Tablet with Sodium oxybate increases the risk of breathing difficulty or low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Albium 10Mg Tablet with Sodium oxybate is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, excessive sweating, or blurred vision, contact your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Albium 10Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of butorphanol with Albium 10Mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking butorphanol and Albium 10Mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, shortness of breath, palpitations, numbness in hands and feet, or hypersensitivity to light and noise, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Albium 10Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of droperidol with Albium 10Mg Tablet may significantly lead to low blood pressure irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking droperidol and Albium 10Mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as slow heart rate, low blood pressure, lightheadedness, fainting, irregular heartbeat, drowsiness, or difficulty concentrating, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
Severe
How does the drug interact with Albium 10Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of oxycodone with Albium 10Mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking oxycodone and Albium 10Mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, numbness in hands and feet, or palpitations, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Albium 10Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of fentanyl with Albium 10Mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking fentanyl and Albium 10Mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as breathing difficulty, numbness in hands and feet, or headache. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Albium 10Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of nalbuphine with Albium 10Mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking nalbuphine and Albium 10Mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath, numbness in hands and feet, or palpitations consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Albium 10Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Albium 10Mg Tablet with clozapine can increase the side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking clozapine and Albium 10Mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, breathing difficulty, palpitations, and incoordination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Albium 10Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of ketamine with Albium 10Mg Tablet may significantly increase the side effects of Albium 10Mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ketamine and Albium 10Mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, drowsiness, shortness of breath, or palpitations, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Albium 10Mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Buprenorphine with Albium 10Mg Tablet can increase the risk or severity of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking buprenorphine and Albium 10Mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience drowsiness, shortness of breath, palpitations, numbness in hands and feet, or hypersensitivity to light and noise, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ChlordiazepoxideHydrocodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Albium 10Mg Tablet:
Co-administration of hydrocodone with Albium 10Mg Tablet can increase the risk of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking hydrocodone and Albium 10Mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, breathing difficulty, palpitations, numbness in hands and feet, or headache, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Habit Forming

Yes

Special Advise

Please do not stop taking Albium 10Mg Tablet on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Attend therapy sessions regularly.
  • Eat a healthy diet.
  • Try to stay active and exercise regularly.
  • Take ample rest. Get enough sleep.
  • Meditate regularly as it helps in easing anxiety.
  • Avoid smoking, caffeine, and alcohol consumption.
  • Foods and drinks like salmon, chamomile, turmeric, dark chocolate, green tea, and yoghurt may help with anxiety.

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