Zipam 10mg Tablet

Short Description

Zipam 10mg Tablet is used for treating insomnia by relaxing the brain and helping to improve sleeping habits.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Zipam 10mg Tablet is a medication used to treat insomnia. It works by relaxing the brain and is often used in combination with other medicines. This medication has a high potential for habit-forming and should be taken as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, sedation, unsteadiness, impaired coordination, numbed emotions, reduced alertness, and fatigue. It is important not to stop taking this medication suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion. Elderly patients should be cautious as it may reduce muscle tone and increase the risk of falls. Avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it will increase drowsiness.

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. Zipam 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Zipam 10mg 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.

If you are taking Zipam 10mg Tablet 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. 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. Inform your doctor if you notice a rash or other skin changes such as reddish spots or circular patches while taking this medicine. 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.