Fluraz 15mg Capsule

Short Description

Fluraz 15mg Capsule is a benzodiazepine used to treat insomnia by relaxing the brain and improving sleep habits.

Dosage Form

Capsule

Introduction

Fluraz 15mg Capsule is a prescription medicine belonging to the benzodiazepine class, used primarily to treat insomnia. It works by relaxing the brain and aiding those with sleep disorders. The medicine should be taken as advised by a doctor due to its high potential for habit formation. Common side effects include lightheadedness, impaired coordination, dizziness, and sleepiness. It is important to avoid driving or engaging in activities requiring mental focus until you understand how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required for long-term users. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as nausea and anxiety.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Fluraz 15mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Fluraz 15mg Capsule 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.

If you are taking Fluraz 15mg Capsule for the treatment of insomnia, it should not be used for more than 4 weeks. Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours. The addiction/habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem. 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. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required. Stop taking medication and inform your doctor if you experience sleep-driving or memory loss. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from depression, as this medicine may worsen the symptoms of depression. 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.