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Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's

Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's

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Composition

OXAZEPAM-10MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's

Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of benzodiazepines called 'anxiolytic' or 'anti-anxiety agents' used for short-term (2-4 weeks) treatment of anxiety or panic disorder. Anxiety or panic disorder is a mental health disorder associated with unnecessary fear, worry, and excessive nervousness that may interfere with daily activities. The symptoms of anxiety include feeling more stress than required for that event and a lack of ability to set aside restlessness and worry.

Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's contains Oxazepam, an anti-anxiety drug that works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing drowsiness. Thereby, Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and induces drowsiness.

Take Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience muscle weakness, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tiredness, double vision, or difficulty controlling movements. Most of these side effects of Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's 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 allergic to Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor before using Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's. Avoid taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant as it may cause withdrawal symptoms in the baby. Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby, so avoid taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding. Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years) as there is an increased risk of adverse effects. Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's should not be used in children (below 12 years) and teenagers until and unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's as it may increase the sedative effects of Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's. Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness or affect concentration or attention, so avoid driving or doing hazardous tasks if you feel drowsy after taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's.

Uses of Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's

Anxiety disorder

Medicinal Benefits

Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's contains Oxazepam, an anti-anxiety drug used in the short-term (2 to 4 weeks) treatment of anxiety disorder. Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's increases the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing drowsiness. Thereby, Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and induces drowsiness. Also, Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's is used to relieve anxiety caused due to alcohol withdrawal.

Directions for Use

Take Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's

  • Muscle weakness
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness
  • Double vision
  • Difficulty in controlling movements

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant as it may cause withdrawal symptoms in the baby. Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby. Therefore, avoid taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding. Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse effects. Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's should not be used in children until and unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's as it may increase the sedative effects of Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's. Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness or affect concentration. It is an offense to drive if Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's. If you have breathing difficulties, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), phobia or obsession, depression, personality disorder, porphyria (an inherited condition causing stomach pain, skin blisters, and nervous system or brain disorders), history of drug abuse, sleep apnoea (sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly), kidney, liver or lung problems, inform your doctor before taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's may interact with gout medicine (probenecid), muscle relaxants (tizanidine, baclofen), anticonvulsants (phenytoin), antibiotic (rifampicin), antivirals (zidovudine, ritonavir), antiparkinson drug (levodopa), antipsychotics (aripiprazole, quetiapine), a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting (nabilone), antidepressants (duloxetine, venlafaxine, escitalopram, pregabalin, desvenlafaxine, sertraline), pain reliever and fever reducer (acetaminophen), opioid pain killers (codeine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol while taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have breathing difficulties, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), phobia or obsession, depression, personality disorder, porphyria (an inherited condition causing stomach pain, skin blisters, and nervous system or brain disorders), history of drug abuse, sleep apnoea (sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly), kidney, liver or lung problems, inform your doctor before taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PROBENECID
  • TIZANIDINE
  • BACLOFEN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • ZIDOVUDINE
  • RITONAVIR
  • LEVODOPA
  • ARIPIPRAZOLE
  • QUETIAPINE
  • DULOXETINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • VENLAFAXINE
  • PREGABALIN
  • DESVENLAFAXINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • CODEINE
  • NABILONE

Habit Forming

Yes

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise and maintain a healthy body weight.
  • Maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Avoid fried foods, high-fat dairy products, pastries, and processed foods as they may worsen anxiety.
  • Follow a regular sleep pattern. Do not take a nap during day time.
  • Avoid watching tv, and using mobiles or laptops just before bedtime.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Special Advise

Do not take Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Anxiety disorder: It is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness that may interfere with daily activities. The symptoms of anxiety include feeling more stress than required for that event and a lack of ability to set aside restlessness and worry. Anxiety can be treated by psychotherapy (meeting a psychologist) or medications.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., SUN HOUSE, CTS No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
Other Info - ANX0032

FAQs

Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's contains Oxazepam, an anti-anxiety drug that works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) that is involved in inducing drowsiness. Thereby, Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and induces drowsiness.
Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's may cause memory loss in some patients. It is advised to have 7 to 8 hours of continuous sleep to reduce such risk.
You are not recommended to take Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's with phenytoin (anticonvulsant) as co-administration of these medicines as it may increase the risk of adverse effects caused by Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's. However, please consult your doctor before using Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's with any other medicines, so that the dosage may be adjusted accordingly to use safely.
Yes, Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness or affect concentration. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid driving or any other activities that require mental alertness after taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's. Also, it is an offence to drive if Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's affects you.
You are recommended to use Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, avoid taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's for more than 4 weeks including time required for gradual dose reduction as prolonged use of Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's may increase the risk of dependence.
Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's is not recommended for patients suffering from myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness) as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have myasthenia gravis before taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's.
Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's may cause mental or physical dependence if used for a prolonged time, and the risk of dependence increases in patients with a history of drug abuse or alcoholism. Therefore, take Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's only in dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's as it may increase the sedative effects of Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's is a Category D pregnancy drug and is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause withdrawal symptoms in the baby. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's may be excreted in human milk and cause harm to the baby. Therefore, avoid taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness or affect concentration. It is an offence to drive if Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Anxozap 10 Tablet 10's should not be used in children until and unless prescribed by a doctor.