ZOLENT FORTE TABLET

ZOLENT FORTE TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called anxiolytics that is used to treat anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating and difficulty falling asleep.

ZOLENT FORTE TABLET is a combination of two drugs: Alprazolam (benzodiazepine) and Propranolol (beta-blocker). Alprazolam works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger called GABA, this helps suppress the nerve cell's excessive and abnormal activity in the brain. Propranolol blocks certain chemical messenger's action on the heart and blood vessels, reducing heart rate and blood pressure.

Take ZOLENT FORTE TABLET as directed by your doctor. You are advised to take ZOLENT FORTE 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 confusion, drowsiness, memory impairment, uncoordinated body movements, nightmare, and cold extremities. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking ZOLENT FORTE TABLET on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take ZOLENT FORTE TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. ZOLENT FORTE TABLET may cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or handle machinery unless you are alert. Avoid consumption of alcohol, opioid medicine, or other drugs while taking ZOLENT FORTE TABLET as it may cause increased dizziness or other fatal side effects. ZOLENT FORTE TABLET is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Keep your doctor informed about all the medicines you are taking, including prescription, and non-prescription medications and herbal supplements. ZOLENT FORTE TABLET contains Alprazolam, which may be habit-forming. Do not give it to others, and it should be used only by the person for whom it was prescribed. Please keep it in a secure place where others cannot have their hands on it. Misuse of Alprazolam can cause overdose, addiction or death. Inform your doctor if you have mood problems, liver or kidney disease, breathing problems, diabetes and low blood pressure.

ZOLENT FORTE TABLET is a combination of two drugs, namely: Alprazolam and Propranolol. ZOLENT FORTE TABLET is used to treat anxiety disorder. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that increases the action of a chemical messenger called GABA, this helps suppress the nerve cell's excessive and abnormal activity in the brain. Propranolol is a beta-blocker that blocks certain chemical messenger's action on the heart and blood vessels, reducing heart rate and blood pressure. Altogether, ZOLENT FORTE TABLET is used to treat anxiety disorder.

• Confusion
• Drowsiness
• Memory impairment
• Uncoordinated body movements
• Nightmare
• Cold extremities
• Dry mouth
•  Depression
• Muscle weakness

Do not take ZOLENT FORTE TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents if you have breathing or lung problems, a serious heart condition such as 'sick sinus syndrome', severe liver problems, and myasthenia gravis (muscle problems). Inform your doctor before taking ZOLENT FORTE TABLET if you have drug or alcohol addiction, depression, kidney/liver disease. ZOLENT FORTE 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 ZOLENT FORTE TABLET on your own as it might cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take ZOLENT FORTE TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. ZOLENT FORTE TABLET may cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or handle machinery unless you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking ZOLENT FORTE TABLET as it may cause increased dizziness or other fatal side effects. ZOLENT FORTE TABLET is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself. Also, speak to your doctor immediately if you have slow or uneven heartbeats, severe skin reactions, breathing problems after taking ZOLENT FORTE TABLET. ZOLENT FORTE TABLET contains alprazolam, which should not be used if you have narrow-angle glaucoma. Also, do not take itraconazole or ketoconazole while you are ZOLENT FORTE TABLET. Do not take ZOLENT FORTE TABLET for more than 12 weeks, including a period where the dose is gradually reduced. Do not stop this medication on your own and speak with your doctor if you do not feel better or have any discomfort while taking it. ZOLENT FORTE TABLET should be used with caution in elderly people, due to the risk of side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: ZOLENT FORTE TABLET may have interaction with a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin), an antidepressant (amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine), medicines to treat high blood pressure or a prostate disorder (doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin), pain medication/NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam), oral contraceptives, medicines for treating fungal infections (e.g. ketoconazole), medicines used for treating HIV (ritonavir) and steroid medicine (prednisone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking ZOLENT FORTE TABLET as it may cause increased drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: ZOLENT FORTE TABLET may have interactions with breathing or lung problems, severe liver problems, myasthenia gravis (muscle problems), depression, heart problems and diabetes mellitus.

• WARFARIN
• COUMADIN
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• CLOMIPRAMINE
• DESIPRAMINE
• DOXAZOCIN
• PRAZOSIN
• TERAZOSIN
• ASPIRIN
• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• CELECOXIB
• DICLOFENAC
• INDOMETHACIN
• MELOXICAM
• KETOCONAZOLE
• RITONAVIR
• PREDNISONE

• 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 yogurt may help with anxiety.

• ZOLENT FORTE TABLET might cause suicidal thoughts. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience unusual mood changes, depression or suicidal thoughts such as killing or harming yourself.
• Regularly monitor your blood pressure levels while taking ZOLENT FORTE TABLET.

Anxiety disorder: It is a mental health disorder characterized by feelings of anxiety, worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. Anxiety is the body’s natural response to stress in which the feeling of fear may be intense and debilitating. It is the most common form of emotional disorder and can affect anyone, at any age. The exact cause of anxiety is unknown, but it might be due to genetic or environmental factors. Symptoms of anxiety include rapid breathing, increased heart rate, restlessness, trouble concentrating and difficulty falling asleep.