Zolium 0.5 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 3.40 (10 x 10: ৳ 340.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Alprazolam
Company Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Zolium 025 mg tablet Zolium xr 1 mg tablet Zolium xr 2 mg tablet

Title

  • Zolium

Categories

  • Anxiolytic
  • Benzodiazepine
  • Sedative

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Triazole analog
  • Anxiolytic
  • Hypnotic
  • Anticonvulsive
  • Acts via GABA-benzodiazepine receptor complex
  • CNS depressant activity

Dosage & Administration

  • Starting 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
  • Dosage adjustment for elderly or patients with advanced liver disease
  • Gradual dosage reduction upon discontinuation

Interaction

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

Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Light-headedness
  • Depression
  • Headache
  • Confusion
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Category D in pregnancy
  • Aviod in pregnancy
  • Excreted in breast milk
  • Nursing should not be undertaken

Precautions & Warnings

  • Psychological and physical dependence
  • Caution in 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

  • Somnolence
  • Confusion
  • Impaired coordination
  • Diminished reflexes
  • Coma
  • Gastric lavage for 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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