Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, and diarrhea or constipation). It prevents the sudden spasm of muscles to relieve stomach pain and cramps. It also promotes easy passage of gas to reduce stomach discomfort.

Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, constipation, dryness in mouth, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing), blurred vision, and difficulty in urination. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Lifestyle modifications like having fiber-rich diet, avoiding foods that trigger your symptoms, increasing fluid intake and regular exercise can help you to get better results. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Isozex Tablet

Irritable bowel syndrome

Benefits of Isozex Tablet

In Irritable bowel syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon) that usually needs long term management. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea, bloating, flatulence, cramps and stomach pain. Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet relaxes the muscles in your stomach and gut (intestine) and relieves these symptoms effectively. Usually, it is used along with other medicines for management of your condition.
Continue taking it for as long as the doctor may advise you to. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it. Take a fiber-rich diet, avoid oily or spicy food and drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Isozex 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 Isozex

No common side effects seen

How to use Isozex 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. Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Isozex Tablet works

Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Isopropamide and Trifluoperazine. Isopropamide is an anticholinergic which works by blocking the binding of the acetylcholine (a chemical messenger) to its receptor in nerve cells. This relaxes the smooth muscles in the digestive tract and decreases the spasms. Trifluoperazine is a typical antipsychotic. It works by blocking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Isozex 5mg/1mg 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

Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet make u feel dizzy, drowsy or can cause blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet is not considered safe in patients with liver disease as per the available data.

What if you forget to take Isozex Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet

₹3.63/Tablet

Stelbid Tablet

Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹6.18/tablet

70% costlier

Spascol 5mg/1mg Tablet

Vilco Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹2.13/tablet

41% cheaper

Gastobid Tablet

Thrift Pharmaceuticals

₹2.04/tablet

44% cheaper

Stelabid 5mg/1mg Tablet

Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹4.65/tablet

28% costlier

Quick tips

Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet is prescribed to give relief from the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Isozex 5mg/1mg Tablet. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Inform your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate gland, glaucoma, or trouble passing urine.
If you develop any new symptoms, or if your symptoms get worse, make an appointment to see your doctor for further advice.

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References

Trifluoperazine. Leeds, Yorkshire: Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2008 [revised 27 Nov. 2018]. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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