PRODUCT DETAILS

About Macfresh 0.5mg Tablet

ETIZOLAM belongs to a class of 'anxiolytic' (anxiety reducer) called benzodiazepine primarily used in the treatment of anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness. Insomnia is a disorder of sleep that causes difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep. Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that causes sudden feelings of fear even when there is no real danger with symptoms like a fast heartbeat.

ETIZOLAM reduces anxiety/panic, induces sleep, and relaxes muscles due to fits episodes. It works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, ETIZOLAM relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

Take ETIZOLAM with or without food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take ETIZOLAM based on your medical condition. The most common side effects of ETIZOLAM include drowsiness, ataxia (neurological conditions which affect balance and coordination), dysarthria (difficulty speaking), nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), and blepharospasm (involuntary closure of eyelids). Most of these side effects of ETIZOLAM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to ETIZOLAM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking ETIZOLAM. ETIZOLAM should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness, and drowsiness. Do not take ETIZOLAM with opioids as it may cause breathing problems or other severe adverse effects. Respiratory depressant effects of ETIZOLAM are life-threatening in patients with severe chronic obstructive airways disease (COPD) and asthma. Overdose may lead to rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of muscle tissue) and hypothermia (a dangerous drop in body temperature). Alcohol consumption with ETIZOLAM may potentiate the toxic effect of the drug.

Uses of Macfresh 0.5mg Tablet

Anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Insomnia (sleep disorder)

Medicinal Benefits of Macfresh 0.5mg Tablet

ETIZOLAM is an anxiolytic drug (that reduces anxiety) that is used to treat anxiety, panic disorder over a short period, and insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). ETIZOLAM increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, ETIZOLAM relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and helps to fall asleep.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Tablet MD: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor. Do not handle the tablet with wet hands. Put it in your mouth and allow it to dissolve slowly. Do not swallow the tablet.

Side Effects of Macfresh 0.5mg Tablet

• Drowsiness
• Ataxia (neurological conditions which affect balance and coordination)
• Dysarthria (difficulty speaking)
• Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
• Blepharospasm (involuntary closure of eyelids)

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take ETIZOLAM if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. ETIZOLAM should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness, and drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), chronic pulmonary insufficiency, drug addiction, or kidney or liver problems before taking ETIZOLAM. Do not take ETIZOLAM with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma, and even death.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

ETIZOLAM may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (clonidine, moxonidine, lofexidine, hydralazine, minoxidil, nitroprusside), fits related drugs (phenytoin, clonazepam, carbamazepine), antidepressants (paroxetine, fluvoxamine, trazodone), opioid pain killers (bupropion, morphine, codeine), drugs used to treat heartburn (cisapride), sedative-hypnotics (zolpidem), drugs used to treat low blood sugar (diazoxide), antifungals (fluconazole), drugs for stomach ulcers (cimetidine, esomeprazole, omeprazole), antipsychotics (clozapine), drugs to treat chronic alcoholism (disulfiram).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), pulmonary insufficiency, or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking ETIZOLAM.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol with ETIZOLAM as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and other adverse effects.

PREGNANCY

ETIZOLAM is a Category C pregnancy drug, and its safety is unknown. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

BREAST FEEDING

It is unknown whether ETIZOLAM is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before using ETIZOLAM while breastfeeding.

DRIVING

ETIZOLAM may cause dizziness, double vision, or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy, or experience any vision problems after taking ETIZOLAM.

LIVER

Take ETIZOLAM with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

If you have any concerns regarding the use of ETIZOLAM in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.