Riazam 5mg Tablet Substitute
Composition:
CLOBAZAM-5MG
Uses:
Epilepsy, Anxiety disorder
Medicinal Benefits:
Riazam 5mg Tablet is an anxiolytic drug (reduces anxiety) that is used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. Riazam 5mg Tablet prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Riazam 5mg Tablet calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety over a short period and induces sleep. Additionally, Riazam 5mg Tablet can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness).
No, you are not recommended to take Riazam 5mg Tablet with opioids as co-administration of these medicines may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death. However, before using Riazam 5mg Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dosage may be adjusted accordingly to use safely.
No, you are not recommended to consume alcohol with Riazam 5mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of side effects. Also, if you ever had alcohol dependence, avoid taking Riazam 5mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of dependence on Riazam 5mg Tablet .
No, Riazam 5mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the second and third trimesters as it may cause adverse effects in the baby such as cleft lip, changes in heart rate, movements, muscle weakness, breathing problems, drowsiness or drop in body temperature. Riazam 5mg Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms such as shaking or nervous excitement in the baby if taken during late pregnancy. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Riazam 5mg Tablet .
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Riazam 5mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause depression, anxiety, confusion, difficulty in sleeping and loss of appetite. Therefore, take Riazam 5mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Riazam 5mg Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
Yes, Riazam 5mg Tablet may cause mental or physical dependence if used for a prolonged time. Therefore, take Riazam 5mg Tablet only in dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
No, Riazam 5mg Tablet does not cure epilepsy. Riazam 5mg Tablet only helps in controlling seizures (fits). There is no cure for epilepsy but treatment at an early stage can make a huge difference as prolonged or uncontrolled fits may result in brain damage.