Gabazam 5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Gabazam 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and severe anxiety. It works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Gabazam 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to 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 a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase seizure frequency.
Some common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, slurred speech, fever, cough, drooling, constipation, and difficulty in passing urine. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to consult the doctor if you notice blisters on the skin or inside your mouth. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Gabazam 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to 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 a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase seizure frequency.
Some common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, slurred speech, fever, cough, drooling, constipation, and difficulty in passing urine. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to consult the doctor if you notice blisters on the skin or inside your mouth. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Uses of Gabazam Tablet
Benefits of Gabazam Tablet
In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
Gabazam 5mg Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms of seizures, such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. This medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Therefore, do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
In Treatment of Severe anxiety
Gabazam 5mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Therefore, it helps one to go about their daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems; so, do not stop taking it without discussing with the doctor.
Side effects of Gabazam Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Gabazam
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
- Sedation
- Speech disorder
- Decreased appetite
- Irritability
- Aggression
- Restlessness
- Drug tolerance
- Difficulty in paying attention
- Tremors
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
How to use Gabazam Tablet
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. Gabazam 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Gabazam Tablet works
Gabazam 5mg 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Gabazam 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gabazam 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gabazam 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Short-term use is not expected to cause any adverse effects in the breastfed baby, especially if the baby is older than 2 months. During long-term use, monitor for possible sleepiness.
Short-term use is not expected to cause any adverse effects in the breastfed baby, especially if the baby is older than 2 months. During long-term use, monitor for possible sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Gabazam 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel sleepy or have concentration or memory problems after taking Gabazam 5mg Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
You may feel sleepy or have concentration or memory problems after taking Gabazam 5mg Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gabazam 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gabazam 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Gabazam 5mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Gabazam 5mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Gabazam 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gabazam 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Gabazam 5mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
Limited information is available on use of Gabazam 5mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
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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.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you notice sores or blisters on your skin, lips, or inside your mouth.
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Gabazam with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Clobazam side effects such as drowsiness,
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Clobazam side effects such as drowsiness,
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Clobazam side effects such as drowsiness,
Concurrent use may cause seriously low blood pressure, slow breathing, fatal respiratory arrest, increased dizziness, and sedation.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for s
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Clobazam side effects such as drowsiness,
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Gabazam 5mg Tablet habit forming?
Yes, Gabazam 5mg Tablet can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment; it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.
Can Gabazam 5mg Tablet make me sleepy?
Yes, Gabazam 5mg Tablet can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.
How long does Gabazam 5mg Tablet take to work?
Gabazam 5mg Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Gabazam 5mg Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.
Is Gabazam 5mg Tablet the same as clonazepam?
No, Gabazam 5mg Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
How long does Gabazam 5mg Tablet withdrawal last?
Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping Gabazam 5mg Tablet. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.
Can I stop taking Gabazam 5mg Tablet?
No, do not stop taking Gabazam 5mg Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping Gabazam 5mg Tablet may cause unwanted effects known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of clobazam needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it. Therefore, it is important that you consult your doctor first.
What if more than the recommended dose of Gabazam 5mg Tablet is taken?
Taking more than the recommended doses of Gabazam 5mg Tablet can affect in different ways, and the patient should seek immediate medical help. In mild cases, it may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, mental confusion, and tiredness. Whereas, in more serious cases, the symptoms may include the complete loss of control of bodily movements, decreased muscle tone, low blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma in rare cases, and death in very rare cases.
Can using Gabazam 5mg Tablet cause a decrease in the blood pressure?
Generally, the use of Gabazam 5mg Tablet does not cause a decrease in the blood pressure, but taking more than the recommended doses of Gabazam 5mg Tablet may cause a fall in the blood pressure
Can Gabazam 5mg Tablet make me tired?
Gabazam 5mg Tablet may cause tiredness along with muscle weakness. In case you experience tiredness or if tiredness persists for a long time, then you should consult your doctor.
Does Gabazam 5mg Tablet cause depression?
No, Gabazam 5mg Tablet dose not cause depression, but it can cause recurrence of pre-existing depression.
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