Lobazam MD 5 Tablet belongs to a class of anxiolytic drugs called benzodiazepines (BZD) primarily used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. Also, Lobazam MD 5 Tablet is used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness). Epilepsy (fits) is a disorder in which there is a sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry and excessive nervousness. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly.

Lobazam MD 5 Tablet works by increasing the release of GABA (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-calming agent) in the brain by acting on GABA receptors. Thereby, Lobazam MD 5 Tablet prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Lobazam MD 5 Tablet calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety and induces sleep.

Take Lobazam MD 5 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Lobazam MD 5 Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience restlessness, irritability, drowsiness, constipation, aggressive behavior, tiredness or breathing problems. Most of these side effects of Lobazam MD 5 Tablet 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 Lobazam MD 5 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Lobazam MD 5 Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take Lobazam MD 5 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Lobazam MD 5 Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. Avoid taking Lobazam MD 5 Tablet if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take Lobazam MD 5 Tablet with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

Lobazam MD 5 Tablet is an anxiolytic drug (reduces anxiety) that is used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. Lobazam MD 5 Tablet prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Lobazam MD 5 Tablet calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety over a short period and induces sleep. Additionally, Lobazam MD 5 Tablet can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness).

Do not take Lobazam MD 5 Tablet if you are known to be allergic to Lobazam MD 5 Tablet . Lobazam MD 5 Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take Lobazam MD 5 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Lobazam MD 5 Tablet should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. If you have depression, spinal or cerebellar ataxia (problems in controlling movements), hallucinations, delusions (misbelief), liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Lobazam MD 5 Tablet . Avoid taking Lobazam MD 5 Tablet if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take Lobazam MD 5 Tablet with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

• Follow a regular sleep pattern.
• Maintain a low-carbohydrate and high-fat diet which includes seafood, avocado, cheese, coconut oil, eggs, poultry and meat, olive oil, berries, butter, cream, dark chocolate, nuts and seeds as it helps to reduce fits.
• Do regular exercise and maintain a healthy body weight.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Do not take Lobazam MD 5 Tablet for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on Lobazam MD 5 Tablet .

Epilepsy (fits): A neurological disorder in which there is a sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain causing periods of unusual sensations, behavior, abnormal activity of the brain, and loss of awareness at times. Epilepsy can be treated by using anti-epileptic drugs, a special ketogenic diet, small electrical devices, or surgery.

Anxiety disorder: It is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly.