Etizolam 1Mg

ETILAAM 1MG TABLET contains Etizolam which belongs to the group of medicines called Antidepressants. It is used in the treatment of short-term anxiety. Anxiety is a mental health disease characterized by fear, worry, and excessive nervousness.

ETILAAM 1MG TABLET is also used to treat insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disease that causes trouble in falling asleep or staying asleep.

ETILAAM 1MG TABLET can have a serious side effect like suicidal thoughts, consult your doctor immediately if you have suicidal or aggressive thoughts.

ETILAAM 1MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients having severe liver disease, lung diseases, myasthenia gravis, acute narrow-angle glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), chronic psychosis, or porphyria.

Before taking ETILAAM 1MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, alcohol addiction, or personality disorders. ETILAAM 1MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women. ETILAAM 1MG TABLET can be used in children and adolescents. However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving it to your child.

Ask for your doctor’s advice if any of these worsen or doesn’t improve.
USES OF ETILAAM 1MG TABLET

Treats:

short-term anxiety
insomnia

HOW ETILAAM 1MG TABLET WORKS

ETILAAM 1MG TABLET work by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) and inducing sleep. Thereby, relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take ETILAAM 1MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Take this medicine with or without meals.

For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow ETILAAM 1MG TABLET with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.

For Mouth Dissolving Tablet, Orally Disintegrating Tablet: Place ETILAAM 1MG TABLET inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow or chew the medicine.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take ETILAAM 1MG TABLET for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve better results.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ETILAAM 1MG TABLET
COMMON

decreased heart rate
impaired coordination
sleepiness
yawning
decreased appetite
nausea
vomiting
dry mouth
headache

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea:

Take this medicine with or after meals. Stick to simple meals while taking this medicine. Avoid eating rich or spicy food. Do not take any medication on your own. Ask for your doctor’s advice if nausea doesn’t improve.

Headache:

Try to take rest and don’t involve yourself in exertive activities. Rest in a quiet and dark room. Apply a pain-relieving balm on your forehead. Ask for your doctor’s advice if headache doesn’t improve

Vomiting:

Drink clear or ice-cold drinks. Eat light, bland foods and avoid fried, oily, or sweet foods. Avoid carbonated drinks. Ask for your doctor’s advice if vomiting doesn’t improve.

Dry mouth:

Dry mouth can be managed by chewing sugar-free gum or sucking on sugar-free hard candies to stimulate the flow of saliva. Sip water at regular intervals of time. Do not use mouthwashes that contain alcohol because they can be drying. Consult your physician for advice.