Treatment of Short term anxiety|Treatment of Insomnia
Introduction:
In Treatment of Short term anxiety Emozip 0.25 Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews exams stage performances etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness tiredness difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Emozip 0.25 Tablet will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.
How to use:
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. Emozip 0.25 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Description:
Emozip 0.25 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat short-term anxiety and insomnia. It binds to specific receptor sites in the brain and calms the brain. Therefore it provides effective relaxation to the brain.Emozip 0.25 Tablet 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.If you have missed any doses take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medication without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.Some common side effects of this medicine include headaches impaired muscle coordination slurred speech muscle weakness altered libido and depression. 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. Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways you might prevent or cope with them. You may also get side effects after stopping the treatment.Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Emozip 0.25 Tablet can usually be mixed safely with other medicines but some medicines including antacids and alcohol do affect the way it works and can increase the chance of side effects. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Benefits:
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. Emozip 0.25 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Advise:
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Emozip 0.25 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Emozip 0.25 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Emozip 0.25 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Emozip 0.25 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.The most common side-effects of Emozip 0.25 Tablet are related to sedation and musculoskeletal relaxation. It may impair your driving ability. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Emozip 0.25 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Emozip 0.25 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose:
If you miss a dose of Emozip 0.25 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.\\n
Fact Box:
Chemical Class :: Thienodiazepines Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS|Action Class :: Benzodiazepines
Primary Use:
Treatment of Short term anxiety|Treatment of Insomnia
Q. Does Emozip 0.25 Tablet have abuse potential?::: Yes there are several reports mentioning the abuse potential of Emozip 0.25 Tablet. Therefore it should be used with caution in patients prone to drug abuse.| Q. What are the advantages of Emozip 0.25 Tablet over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?::: As compared to other benzodiazepines Emozip 0.25 Tablet has lesser sedative effects lower dependence and lower tolerance. However long-term use can reduce the effectivity of the medicine and may cause dependence and addiction.| Q. What happens if you stop taking Emozip 0.25 Tablet suddenly?::: Stopping Emozip 0.25 Tablet suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms which may include anxiety insomnia headache dizziness ringing sound in ear (tinnitus) eating disorder (anorexia) vomiting nausea tremor weakness excessive sweating (perspiration) irritability hypersensitivity to visual and auditory stimuli. Stopping the medicine suddenly may also cause palpitations fast heart rate and postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure on standing). In severe and rare cases of withdrawal from high doses patients may develop seizures mental disorder (psychosis) agitation confusion and hallucinations.| Q. How long does Emozip 0.25 Tablet take to work?::: Oral doses of Emozip 0.25 Tablet begin working within 30-60 minutes and peak at 3-4 hours. The medicine remains in the body for 6-8 hours although higher doses can last longer.| Q. Is Emozip 0.25 Tablet a muscle relaxant?::: Yes like benzodiazepines it causes muscle relaxation but otherwise it is mainly used for anxiety.| Q. Is Emozip 0.25 Tablet good for sleep?::: Like other benzodiazepines it causes sleepiness but is mainly used for anxiety disorder. It increases total sleep time and decreases the proportion of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep wherein your eyes move quickly in different directions. Emozip 0.25 Tablet had no effect on sleep latency (amount of time it takes you to go from being fully awake to being asleep).| Q. Is Emozip 0.25 Tablet an antidepressant?::: No Emozip 0.25 Tablet is not an antidepressant. It is used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms. But it may affect patient's mood.