ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET

ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET belongs to a class of benzodiazepines called 'anxiolytic' or 'anti-anxiety agents' used for short-term (2-4 weeks) treatment of anxiety or panic disorder. Anxiety or panic disorder is a mental health disorder associated with unnecessary fear, worry, and excessive nervousness that may interfere with daily activities. The symptoms of anxiety include feeling more stress than required for that event and a lack of ability to set aside restlessness and worry.

ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET contains Oxazepam, an anti-anxiety drug that works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing drowsiness. Thereby, ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and induces drowsiness.

Take ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience muscle weakness, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tiredness, double vision, or difficulty controlling movements. Most of these side effects of ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor before using ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET. Avoid taking ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET if you are pregnant as it may cause withdrawal symptoms in the baby. ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby, so avoid taking ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET if you are breastfeeding. ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years) as there is an increased risk of adverse effects. ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET should not be used in children (below 12 years) and teenagers until and unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid consumption of alcohol with ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET as it may increase the sedative effects of ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET. ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET may cause drowsiness or affect concentration or attention, so avoid driving or doing hazardous tasks if you feel drowsy after taking ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET.

ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET contains Oxazepam, an anti-anxiety drug used in the short-term (2 to 4 weeks) treatment of anxiety disorder. ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing drowsiness. Thereby, ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and induces drowsiness. Also, ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET is used to relieve anxiety caused due to alcohol withdrawal.

• Muscle weakness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Double vision
• Difficulty in controlling movements

If you are allergic to ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET if you are pregnant as it may cause withdrawal symptoms in the baby. ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Therefore, avoid taking ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET if you are breastfeeding. ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse effects. ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET should not be used in children until and unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid consumption of alcohol with ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET as it may increase the sedative effects of ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET. ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET may cause drowsiness or affect concentration. It is an offense to drive if ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET. If you have breathing difficulties, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), phobia or obsession, depression, personality disorder, porphyria (an inherited condition causing stomach pain, skin blisters, and nervous system or brain disorders), history of drug abuse, sleep apnoea (sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly), kidney, liver or lung problems, inform your doctor before taking ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET.

Drug-Drug Interaction: ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET may interact with gout medicine (probenecid), muscle relaxants (tizanidine, baclofen), anticonvulsants (phenytoin), antibiotic (rifampicin), antivirals (zidovudine, ritonavir), antiparkinson drug (levodopa), antipsychotics (aripiprazole, quetiapine), a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting (nabilone), antidepressants (duloxetine, venlafaxine, escitalopram, pregabalin, desvenlafaxine, sertraline), pain reliever and fever reducer (acetaminophen), opioid pain killers (codeine).

Drug-Food Interaction: ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol while taking ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have breathing difficulties, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), phobia or obsession, depression, personality disorder, porphyria (an inherited condition causing stomach pain, skin blisters, and nervous system or brain disorders), history of drug abuse, sleep apnoea (sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly), kidney, liver or lung problems, inform your doctor before taking ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET.

• PROBENECID
• TIZANIDINE
• BACLOFEN
• PHENYTOIN
• RIFAMPICIN
• ZIDOVUDINE
• RITONAVIR
• LEVODOPA
• ARIPIPRAZOLE
• QUETIAPINE
• DULOXETINE
• ESCITALOPRAM
• VENLAFAXINE
• PREGABALIN
• DESVENLAFAXINE
• SERTRALINE
• ACETAMINOPHEN
• CODEINE
• NABILONE

• Do regular exercise and maintain a healthy body weight.
• Maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid fried foods, high-fat dairy products, pastries, and processed foods as they may worsen anxiety.
• Follow a regular sleep pattern. Do not take a nap during day time.
• Avoid watching tv, and using mobiles or laptops just before bedtime.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Do not take ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on ZAXPAM 15MG TABLET.

Anxiety disorder: It is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness that may interfere with daily activities. The symptoms of anxiety include feeling more stress than required for that event and a lack of ability to set aside restlessness and worry. Anxiety can be treated by psychotherapy (meeting a psychologist) or medications.