EQUIREST TABLET 10'S

EQUIREST TABLET 10'S belongs to a class of medications called ‘gastrointestinal agents’ used in the treatment of peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and enterocolitis (swelling in the intestine). Peptic ulcers are sores that develop on the stomach and intestine lining due to erosion of the stomach's protective lining. An irritable bowel syndrome is a group of intestinal symptoms that occur together. Enterocolitis is an inflammation of the digestive tract caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungus, or other causes.

EQUIREST TABLET 10'S is a combination of two medicines: Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine that decreases abnormal activity in the brain. It interferes with the chemical messenger's activity that passes messages to the brain cells, providing a calming effect and relaxing muscles. Clidinium is an anticholinergic that acts by decreasing stomach acid production. It helps to provide relief from stomach spasms and cramps.

EQUIREST TABLET 10'S is available in the form of capsules. You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. EQUIREST TABLET 10'S may cause side-effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, nausea, bloating, urination problems, drowsiness, dizziness, rash, swelling, irregular menstrual periods, and increased or decreased libido (sexual desire). Inform your doctor if any of these side-effects persist or get worsen.

Do not take EQUIREST TABLET 10'S if you are allergic to Chlordiazepoxide, Clidinium, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking EQUIREST TABLET 10'S, inform your doctor if you have glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye), enlarged prostate, difficulty urinating, heart problems, liver, or kidney diseases, depression, alcohol abuse, and high blood pressure. EQUIREST TABLET 10'S is not recommended for use in children. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

EQUIREST TABLET 10'S is a combination of two medicines: Chlordiazepoxide and Clidinium. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine that decreases abnormal activity in the brain. It interferes with the chemical messenger's activity that passes messages to the brain cells, providing a calming effect. It can also reduce anxiety related to gastrointestinal disorders. Clidinium is an anticholinergic that acts by decreasing stomach acid production. It helps to provide relief from stomach spasms and cramps. Together, EQUIREST TABLET 10'S can be effectively used to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and enterocolitis (swelling in the intestine).

• Dry mouth
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Bloating 
• Urination problems
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Rash
• Swelling
• Irregular menstrual periods
• Increased or decreased libido (sexual desire)

EQUIREST TABLET 10'S should be used with caution in patients with drug abuse or addiction, vision problems, or urination problems. Do not take sedatives, pain killers, cough medicines, or other medicines that cause drowsiness along with EQUIREST TABLET 10'S as it may cause fatal side-effects. Do not stop EQUIREST TABLET 10'S abruptly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms such as fits, tremors, muscle cramps, stomach cramps, depression, vomiting, sleeping problems, and sweating.

Drug-drug interactions: EQUIREST TABLET 10'S may interact with antacids, an anticoagulant (warfarin), antipsychotic medications (chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, and thioridazine), and antidepressants (isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, phenelzine, selegiline, and tranylcypromine).

Drug-food interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Drug-disease interactions: EQUIREST TABLET 10'S should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), prostatic hypertrophy (an enlarged prostate), bladder neck obstruction (a blockage of your bladder that causes problems with urination), liver and kidney problems.

• WARFARIN
• CHLORPROMAZINE
• FLUPHENAZINE
• THIORIDAZINE
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• LINEZOLID
• METHYLENE BLUE
• PHENELZINE
• SELEGILINE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE

• Eat smaller meals more often.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercising.
• Avoid carbonated and caffeinated beverages.
• Practice relaxation techniques and avoid stress by doing yoga or meditation.
• Avoid foods such as high-fat food, spicy food, chocolates, citrus fruits, pineapple, tomato, onion, garlic, tea, and soda. 
• Avoid deep-fried and spicy foods.
• Take foods containing probiotics as they may help in providing relief from gas and bloating.

• Do not stop taking EQUIREST TABLET 10'S on your own, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.
• EQUIREST TABLET 10'S should be used with caution, and regular monitoring is advised in patients with glaucoma and benign prosthetic hyperplasia (BPH).

Peptic ulcers: Peptic ulcers are sores that develop on the stomach and intestine lining due to erosion of the stomach protective lining. Symptoms include nausea, changes in appetite, bloody or dark stools, unexplained weight loss, vomiting, and indigestion.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): It is a common disease that affects the large intestine. IBS is also known as irritable colon, spastic colon, spastic colitis, and mucous colitis. An irritable bowel syndrome is a group of intestinal symptoms that occur together. The exact cause is unknown, but common causes of IBS are acidity, stress, carbonated foods and beverages, irregular hormone levels, certain food, and medications. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, gas, constipation, and diarrhea.

Enterocolitis: It is an inflammation of the digestive tract caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungus, or other causes. Symptoms include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, mucus-like discharge from the rectum, and diarrhea.