Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition
Alprazolam (0.25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet is used to treat anxiety. It alters brain activity, calms it, and provides relief from panic attacks by relaxing the nerves.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Quick Tips
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Frequently asked questions
What is Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet used for?
Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet is used to treat moderate to severe anxiety and anxiety associated with depression. It is not recommended for mild anxiety caused by daily stress.
Is Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet safe?
Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet is safe when used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Is Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet has the potential to be addictive. Its use is associated with the risk of physical or psychological dependence. Discontinuing the medication abruptly can lead to serious withdrawal symptoms.
Is Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet an opioid?
No, Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet is not an opioid. It belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Is Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet an anti-depressant?
No, Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to treat anxiety and anxiety associated with depression.
Is Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet a narcotic substance?
No, Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.
Can I take Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet for a hangover?
No, Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Taking it with alcohol can cause excessive sleepiness and depression of the central nervous system.
Can I take Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet for anxiety?
Yes, Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet is used to treat moderate to severe anxiety and anxiety associated with depression. However, it is not recommended for mild anxiety caused by daily stress.
Does Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?
Taking more than the prescribed dose of Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet can lower blood pressure. If you experience excessive falls in blood pressure while taking the medication, consult your doctor.
Does Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet can cause sleepiness. Sedation is a common side effect of the medication. If you are prescribed Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alert or you drive yourself, consult your doctor.
Does Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Weight gain or loss has been reported as a common side effect of Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet. If you experience a disproportionate change in weight while taking the medication, consult your doctor.
Can I take Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet with hydrocodone?
No, Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Both medications can cause sedation and respiratory depression. Consult your doctor before taking them together.
Can I take Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet and paracetamol. Consult your doctor before taking the two medications together.
Can I take Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet for the rest of my life?
No, Anxicalm 0.25mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
