Etizola 0.5 Tablet
Manufacturer
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Etizolam (0.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Etizola 0.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat short-term anxiety and insomnia. It binds to specific receptor sites in the brain and calms the brain.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Etizola 0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, 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 any doses, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medication without talking to your 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. Etizola 0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Etizola 0.5 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
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor. The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is less as compared to other benzodiazepines. 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. Do not take this medicine if you have a history of drug addiction or drug abuse.
Frequently asked questions
Does Etizola 0.5 Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, there are reports suggesting that Etizola 0.5 Tablet could be misused or abused. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients who might be prone to drug abuse.
What are the advantages of Etizola 0.5 Tablet over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?
Etizola 0.5 Tablet has a lower sedative effect, less potential for dependence, and reduced tolerance compared to other benzodiazepines. However, long-term use may decrease its effectiveness and increase the possibility of dependence and addiction.
What happens if you stop taking Etizola 0.5 Tablet suddenly?
Stopping Etizola 0.5 Tablet abruptly can lead to withdrawal symptoms, which may include anxiety, insomnia, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), eating disorder (anorexia), vomiting, nausea, tremors, weakness, excessive sweating (perspiration), irritability, hypersensitivity to visual and auditory stimuli. Stopping the medication suddenly may also cause palpitations, a rapid heartbeat, and postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure on standing). In severe or rare cases of withdrawal from high doses, patients might experience seizures, mental disorders (psychosis), agitation, confusion, and hallucinations.
How long does Etizola 0.5 Tablet take to work?
Oral doses of Etizola 0.5 Tablet start working within 30-60 minutes and reach a peak effect after 3-4 hours. The medicine remains in the body for 6-8 hours, although higher doses might stay active longer.
Is Etizola 0.5 Tablet a muscle relaxant?
Yes, similar to other benzodiazepines, it causes muscle relaxation but is mainly used for anxiety.
Is Etizola 0.5 Tablet good for sleep?
Like other benzodiazepines, it can induce drowsiness, but its primary use is for anxiety disorders. It increases total sleep duration and decreases the proportion of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, where your eyes move rapidly in different directions. Etizola 0.5 Tablet had no effect on sleep latency (the time taken to go from fully awake to asleep).
Is Etizola 0.5 Tablet an antidepressant?
No, Etizola 0.5 Tablet is not a standard antidepressant. It is primarily used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms. However, it may affect mood in patients.
