Zolium 0.25 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Alprazolam
Company Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Zolium 05 mg tablet Zolium xr 1 mg tablet Zolium xr 2 mg tablet

Title

  • Zolium

Categories

  • Anxiety Disorder Medication
  • Benzodiazepine Sedatives

Description

  • Alprazolam based medication for anxiety disorder and panic disorder

Indications

  • Anxiety disorder
  • Short term relief of anxiety
  • Anxiety associated with depression
  • Panic disorder with or without agoraphobia

Pharmacology

  • Anxiolytic with hypnotic and anticonvulsive properties
  • Interacts with the Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)-benzodiazepine receptor complex

Dosage & Administration

  • Initial dose of 0.25 to 0.5 mg three times daily
  • Maximum dose not to exceed 4 mg/day
  • Individualized dosage for maximum beneficial effect
  • Gradual dosage reduction when discontinuing therapy

Interaction

  • CNS-depressant action aggravated by concomitant use of other psychotropic drugs, anticonvulsants, antihistaminics, alcohol, and oral contraceptives

Side Effects

  • Generally observed at the beginning of therapy
  • Most frequent side effects are drowsiness and light-headedness
  • Other side effects may include depression, headache, confusion, dry mouth, constipation, etc.

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Category D in pregnancy
  • Assumed to be excreted in breast milk, nursing should be avoided

Precautions & Warnings

  • May produce psychological and physical dependence
  • Dose increment or abrupt discontinuation should not be done without physician's advice
  • Administer with caution to patients with hepatic or renal disease, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, or sleep apnea

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness not established in individuals below 18 years of age

Overdose Effects

  • Manifestations include somnolence, confusion, impaired coordination, diminished reflexes, and coma
  • General supportive measures should be employed along with immediate gastric lavage in cases of overdosage

Therapeutic Class

  • Benzodiazepine sedatives

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Away from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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