Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet
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Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat short-term anxiety and insomnia. It binds to specific receptor sites in the brain and calms the brain. Therefore, it provides effective relaxation to the brain.
Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day, as this helps maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor, as it has a high potential for habit-forming. Finish the full course of treatment, even if you feel better. You should not stop this medication without talking to your doctor.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headaches, sleepiness, vomiting, yawning, and dry mouth. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways you might prevent or cope with them. You may also get side effects after stopping the treatment.
Before taking the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet can usually be mixed safely with other medicines, but some medicines, and alcohol, do affect the way it works and can increase the chance of side effects. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Uses of Exilam Tablet MD
Benefits of Exilam Tablet MD
In Treatment of Insomnia
Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
In Treatment of Short term anxiety
Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.
Side effects of Exilam Tablet MD
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Exilam
- Decreased appetite
How to use Exilam Tablet MD
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Exilam Tablet MD works
Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA), which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
The most common side-effects of Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet are related to sedation and musculoskeletal relaxation. It may impair your driving ability.
The most common side-effects of Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet are related to sedation and musculoskeletal relaxation. It may impair your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Exilam Tablet MD?
If you miss a dose of Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Take it as per the dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol, as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Do not take this medicine if you have a history of drug addiction or drug abuse.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor, as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremors, and confusion.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thienodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Exilam with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Etizolam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your doct
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, several reports mention the abuse potential of Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients prone to drug abuse.
What are the advantages of Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?
As compared to other benzodiazepines, Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet has lesser sedative effects, lower dependence, and lower tolerance. However, long-term use can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine and may cause dependence and addiction.
What happens if you stop taking Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet suddenly?
Stopping Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms, which may include anxiety, insomnia, headache, dizziness, ringing sound in the ear (tinnitus), eating disorder (anorexia), vomiting, nausea, tremors, weakness, excessive sweating (perspiration), irritability, hypersensitivity to visual and auditory stimuli. Stopping the medicine suddenly may also cause palpitations, a fast heart rate, and postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure on standing). In severe and rare cases of withdrawal from high doses, patients may develop seizures, mental disorders (psychosis), agitation, confusion, and hallucinations.
Is Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet a muscle relaxant?
Yes, like other benzodiazepines, it causes muscle relaxation, but otherwise, it is mainly used for anxiety.
Is Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet good for sleep?
Like other benzodiazepines, it causes sleepiness but is mainly used for anxiety disorders. It increases total sleep time and decreases the proportion of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, wherein your eyes move quickly in different directions. Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet does not affect sleep latency (the amount of time it takes you to go from being fully awake to being asleep).
Is Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet an antidepressant?
No, Exilam MD-0.5 Tablet is not an antidepressant. It is used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms. However, it may affect the patient's mood.
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