Zolax-SR 1.5 Tablet belongs to a class of 'anxiolytic' drugs (reduces anxiety) called benzodiazepines (BZD), primarily used to treat severe anxiety over a short period and panic disorder with or without agoraphobia (an anxiety disorder that makes people very fearful of certain places and situations). Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear of worry and excessive nervousness. On the other hand, panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that causes sudden feelings of fear even when there is no real danger, with symptoms like a fast heartbeat.
Zolax-SR 1.5 Tablet reduces anxiety/panic by decreasing abnormal and excessive excitement of nerve cells in the brain. It works by increasing the activity of GABA ( a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent). Thereby, Zolax-SR 1.5 Tablet relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, produces a feeling of calm, and helps to fall asleep.
Take Zolax-SR 1.5 Tablet with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take Zolax-SR 1.5 Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience depression, sleepiness and drowsiness, jerky, uncoordinated movements, inability to remember bits of information, slurred speech, dizziness, light-headedness, headaches, constipation, dry mouth, tiredness, and irritability. Most of these side effects of Zolax-SR 1.5 Tablet do not require 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 known to be allergic to Zolax-SR 1.5 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Zolax-SR 1.5 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Do not take Zolax-SR 1.5 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Inform your doctor if you have a drug addiction, muscle weakness, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, liver or kidney problem, or narrow-angle glaucoma (damage to optic nerve) before taking the Zolax-SR 1.5 Tablet . Do not take Zolax-SR 1.5 Tablet with opioids as it may cause breathing problems or other severe adverse effects.