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ORAL

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About Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension

Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder characterized by a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain leading to seizures, unusual behaviour, and loss of awareness. 

Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension works by reducing the attacks of seizures or epilepsy by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits. Thereby helps in controlling seizures.

You are advised to take Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience common side-effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, headache, nausea, vomiting, double vision, stomach pain, diarrhoea or constipation, and weakness. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Please do not stop taking Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures. Do not take Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid taking Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension while breastfeeding as it may cause side-effects in breastfed babies. Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension should not be given to children unless prescribed. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Uses of Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension

Epilepsy

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or crush the tablet/capsule.Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack; shake the pack well before each use.Dispersible tablet: Disperse the tablet in a tablespoon full of boiled and cooled water and consume it.

Medicinal Benefits

Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics. Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits and pain thereby controlling seizures. Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension is used alone or in combination to treat and prevent partial seizures in adults. Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension may be used as sole therapy in treating and preventing seizures in children above 4 years or is used in combination in children above 2 years. Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension does not cause dependence or tolerance.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension

  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Tiredness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Weakness

Drug Warnings

Do not take Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have or had heart problems, kidney and liver problems, if you have low levels of sodium in blood or if you are taking medicines that could lower the levels of sodium in the blood, or if you are using hormonal contraceptives. Do not stop taking Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension without consulting your doctor to avoid precipitating seizures. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Nursing mothers should consult the doctor before using Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension as it may pass into the breast milk and affect the baby. Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension should not be given to children unless prescribed. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OxcarbazepineProcarbazine
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OxcarbazepineRasagiline
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OxcarbazepineProcarbazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml:
Combining Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml with Procarbazine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml with Procarbazine is not recommended as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml:
Combining Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml with Rasagiline can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasms, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OxcarbazepineLinezolid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml:
When Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml is taken with Linezolid, it can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml with Linezolid is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineRanolazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml:
When Ranolazine is taken with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml, may significantly reduce the blood levels of Ranolazine, which may make the medication ineffective or less effective.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml with Ranolazine is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
OxcarbazepineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml:
Co-administration of Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml can increase the effects of Selegiline on serotonin levels (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OxcarbazepineIsocarboxazid
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml:
Combining Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml with Isocarboxazid can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml with Isocarboxazid is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml:
Combining Furazolidone with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml with Furazolidone is not recommended, as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepinePhenelzine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml:
Combining Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml with Phenelzine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition when your body has too much of a chemical called serotonin), further leading to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml with Phenelzine is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination (seeing or hearing things that do not exist), seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice.
OxcarbazepineRilpivirine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml:
When Rilpivirine is taken with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml, rilpivirine's blood levels may drop noticeably, potentially decreasing its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rilpivirine with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml is not recommended as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice
OxcarbazepineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml:
Combining Tranylcypromine with Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Zenoxa 300 mg Banana Oral Suspension 100 ml with Tranylcypromine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, hallucination(seeing and hearing things that do not exist), fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps in utilizing fat instead of glucose for the generation of energy.
  • Atkins's diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.
  • Exercising regularly helps in maintaining weight and improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
  • Have a seizure response plan, this helps those around you know what to do.
  • Prepare your living area; small changes may help in reducing the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
  • Understand what triggers seizures and try reducing or avoiding them.
  • Please pay attention to overall health as it can help in reducing seizure activity.
  • Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause fits (seizures episodes) in the brain. Thereby helps in controlling seizures.

Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension causes dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or sleepy.

Do not discontinue Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension ; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid precipitating seizures.

Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension may cause weight gain, so try to maintain a healthy weight (BMI between 18.5-24.9) by following a healthy diet and exercising regularly.

Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension may cause agitation or mood changes. Talk to your doctor if you experience any changes in mood, behaviour, or emotions while taking Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension .

Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension may cause low sodium levels in the blood. This could lead to confusion, reduced concentration, vision problems, nausea, vomiting or worsening of seizures. Regular monitoring of sodium levels is advised while taking Zenoxa Banana Oral Suspension .

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Epilepsy/Seizures: Seizures, also known as fits or convulsions, is a single occurrence of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, whereas epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. The possible causes of epilepsy include traumatic brain injury, scarring on the brain after a brain injury, high fever, stroke, vascular diseases, lack of oxygen to the brain, brain tumours, and genetic disorders. Symptoms include mood changes, anxiousness, nausea, dizziness, weakness, headache, muscle jerking, spasms, loss of balance, teeth clenching, rapid blinking or eye movements, biting the tongue, confusion, and loss of consciousness.

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