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ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD
ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD 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 1MG TABLET RETARD 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 1MG TABLET RETARD relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, produces a feeling of calm, and helps to fall asleep.
Take ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD 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 1MG TABLET RETARD 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 1MG TABLET RETARD or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD is not recommended for children below 18 years of age. Do not take ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD 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 1MG TABLET RETARD. Do not take ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD with opioids as it may cause breathing problems or other severe adverse effects.
ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD is an anxiolytic drug (anxiety reducer) that is used to treat anxiety, and panic disorder over a short period. ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that act as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and induces sleep. ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with the stress of today's life situations.
Do not take ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD if you are known to be allergic to ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD. ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD is not recommended for below 18 years of age. Do not take ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as drowsiness, dizziness, and muscle weakness. Inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), drug addiction, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, narrow-angle glaucoma, kidney/liver problem before taking ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD. Do not take ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, and coma.
Drug-Drug Interactions: ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD may have interacted with any other medicines to treat anxiety or depression or to help you sleep (nefazodone, fluvoxamine, fluoxetine), pain killers (morphine, codeine, dihydrocodeine, buprenorphine), antihistamines/antiallergics (chlorphenamine, diphenhydramine, promethazine), antifungal (fluconazole), oral contraceptives (the pill), certain antibiotics (erythromycin), medicines used for treating stomach ulcers (cimetidine), drugs used for angina and high blood pressure (diltiazem), medications used to treat various heart conditions (digoxin), drugs used for treating HIV (ritonavir), antipsychotic medications used to treat mental illnesses like schizophrenia, and medicines to treat epilepsy.
Drug-Food Interactions: ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consuming alcohol while taking ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis(muscle weakness), pulmonary insufficiency, or kidney/liver problems, inform your doctor before taking ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD.
Do not take ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on ZOLAX SR 1MG TABLET RETARD.
Anxiety disorder: It is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness that may interfere with one's daily activities. The symptoms of anxiety include feeling more stress than required for that event and lack of ability to set aside restlessness and worry.
Panic disorder: It is a mental disorder where people have feelings of anxiety, stress, and panic or fear regularly and at any time, often for no apparent reason. During a panic attack, you get a rush of intense mental and physical symptoms. It can come on very quickly and for no apparent reason. A panic attack can be very frightening and distressing.