Matbenz 1MD Tablet
Manufacturer
Matias Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Lorazepam (1mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Matbenz 1MD Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, and social phobias.
Dosage Form
Tablet MD
Introduction
Matbenz 1MD Tablet relieves symptoms of anxiety such as nervousness, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, excessive sweating, trembling, weakness or lack of concentration. It 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.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Matbenz 1MD Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Matbenz 1MD Tablet.
Breastfeeding Warning
Matbenz 1MD Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Matbenz 1MD Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby.
Interacting Medicines
Abacavir Adefovir Amisulpride Amitriptyline
How it works
Matbenz 1MD 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Matbenz 1MD Tablet an opioid or habit-forming medicine?
No, Matbenz 1MD Tablet is not an opioid. It belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicines and is used for short-term treatment (2-4 weeks) only. However, it is a habit-forming medicine that can make a person physically and psychologically dependent.
Can Matbenz 1MD Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Matbenz 1MD Tablet is used to help with sleeping difficulties caused by short-term anxiety. One of its common side effects is drowsiness and sleepiness, which can aid in calming the mind and promoting sleep.
How long does Matbenz 1MD Tablet stay in your system?
Matbenz 1MD Tablet may take approximately 3 days to be completely removed from the system.
What are the symptoms of addiction to Matbenz 1MD Tablet?
The most noticeable symptom of addiction is feeling unpleasant when you do not take Matbenz 1MD Tablet. Another sign could be increasing the dose on your own to feel its effect.
What happens if you suddenly stop taking Matbenz 1MD Tablet?
To avoid withdrawal symptoms, you should gradually reduce the dose of Matbenz 1MD Tablet before completely stopping it. Suddenly stopping may lead to symptoms such as loss of sense of reality, feeling detached from life, and inability to feel emotion, numbness or tingling in arms or legs, tinnitus (ringing sounds in ears), uncontrolled or overactive movements, twitching, shaking, stomach upsets, sickness, dizziness or fainting, memory loss, hallucinations, stiffness, convulsions (sudden uncontrolled shaking or jerking of the body), and oversensitivity to light, sound, and touch.
Does Matbenz 1MD Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Matbenz 1MD Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Can Matbenz 1MD Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression, it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Matbenz 1MD Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Can Matbenz 1MD Tablet affect memory, especially in older adults?
Though rare, use of Matbenz 1MD Tablet can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in older age patients.
What are the harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Matbenz 1MD Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Matbenz 1MD Tablet may cause loss of muscle control, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing, and even coma. If you have taken higher than the recommended dose of Matbenz 1MD Tablet, seek immediate medical help.
