Eslizen 400mg Tablet

Short Description

Eslizen 400mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures). It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Eslizen 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it abruptly without discussing it with your doctor as it may increase seizure frequency. Some of the common side effects of this medicine include blurred or double vision, headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and diarrhea. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.

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. Eslizen 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. It may cause a reduction in blood sodium level (hyponatremia). Your doctor may monitor your blood sodium level regularly. Inform your doctor if you notice skin reaction such as rash, skin peeling, and itching while using this medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eslizen 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Eslizen 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Eslizen 400mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched.

Pregnancy Warning

Eslizen 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Alprazolam Chlordiazepoxide Clobazam Clonazepam

Eslizen 400mg Tablet is an anti-epileptic medication. It works by blocking the voltage-gated sodium channels that stabilizes the hyperexcited nerve cells in the brain. In this way, it treats seizures or fits.

Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures. Practice yoga every day. Get enough sleep at nighttime. Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/laptop. Take your medication on time. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior.