Calmtec-P 0.25mg/20mg Tablet

Short Description

Calmtec-P 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety by calming the brain and reducing heart rate and blood pressure.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Calmtec-P 0.25mg/20mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. It is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has high habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as this may reduce its effectiveness. Some common side effects include confusion, memory impairment, slow heart rate, tiredness, and nightmares. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. The drug can hide the symptoms of diabetes, hence monitor your blood sugar regularly. Let your doctor know if you experience increased swelling around your legs or ankles, sudden weight gain, or sudden shortness of breath while on the treatment. Take caution if you have liver disease. Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

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. Calmtec-P 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Side Effects

Confusion Memory impairment Slow heart rate Tiredness Nightmares

Alcohol Warning

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as this may reduce its effectiveness.

Breastfeeding Warning

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding while taking this medicine.

Pregnancy Warning

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy while taking this medicine.

Calmtec-P 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of Alprazolam and Propranolol. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that increases the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Propranolol is a beta blocker that blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels, reducing heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Used for the treatment of anxiety. It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two feeling it is not helping. Do not stop taking Calmtec-P 0.25mg/20mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall. If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, it is important to tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking this medicine. Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.