Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository
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Product introduction
Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat increased episodes of seizures in people who are already under the treatment for epilepsy (seizures or fits). This medicine is used for short term treatment of seizure attacks.
Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository alters brain activity, calms it and provides relief from seizures (fits) by relaxing the nerves. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and it is inserted into the rectum. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.
This medicine is generally well tolerated with minimal or no side effects but it may cause slight rectal discomfort. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking it. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository alters brain activity, calms it and provides relief from seizures (fits) by relaxing the nerves. It is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and it is inserted into the rectum. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.
This medicine is generally well tolerated with minimal or no side effects but it may cause slight rectal discomfort. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before taking it. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Uses of Juniz Rds Suppository
Benefits of Juniz Rds Suppository
In Epilepsy/Seizures
Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. It is inserted into the rectum by a doctor or nurse. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
Side effects of Juniz Rds Suppository
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 Juniz Rds
- Rectal discomfort
How to use Juniz Rds Suppository
Remove the wrapper from the suppository before inserting it. Keep lying down for about 15 minutes after insertion so that the suppository does not come out before it melts.
How Juniz Rds Suppository works
Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository is a benzodiazepine (BZD). It is absorbed rapidly into the bloodstream from the rich blood supply of the rectal area. Once absorbed, it quickly increases the action of GABA, a chemical messenger. This action suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain, thereby controlling seizures.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
CAUTION
Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment may be required if it is to be given for a long period
Dose adjustment may be required if it is to be given for a long period
Liver
CAUTION
Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Juniz Rds Suppository?
If you miss a dose of Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository, 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.\n
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Quick tips
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
- It 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.
- 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, tremor, and confusion.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
Interaction with drugs
Taking Juniz Rds with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Diazepam side effects such as drowsiness,
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Diazepam side effects such as drowsiness,
Concurrent use may cause seriously low blood pressure, slow breathing, fatal respiratory arrest, increased dizziness, and sedation.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for s
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Diazepam side effects such as drowsiness,
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Diazepam side effects such as drowsiness,
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository an antidepressant? What is it used for?
Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository is not an antidepressant and belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine. It is used to treat severe anxiety (an emotional state where you may sweat, tremble, feel anxious and have a fast heartbeat) or agitation. It is also used to treat trembling, muscle spasm due to tetanus or poisoning, seizures or fits, confusional states or anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal. It also helps in relaxing patients before minor operations or procedures.
How long does it take for Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository to start working?
It depends on what you are taking Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository for. If you are taking it to treat anxiety, you should start feeling better within a few hours, but it may take a week or two before the full benefits become evident. Similarly, if you are taking it to relieve muscle spasm you may notice a difference after 15 minutes. Your muscles will start relaxing when you keep taking Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository regularly for a few days.
Does Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository?
Yes, Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository causes drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function which may adversely affect your ability to drive. Sometimes, drowsiness persists even on the following day. So, in case Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.
Is it safe to take Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository and alcohol together?
No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository with alcohol may make you sleepy and your breathing may become so shallow that you may not wake up. This may even lead to death.
Is Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository addictive?
People taking Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository in high doses or for a long term may become addicted to it. Also, people with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository. Therefore, Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.
Can I stop taking Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository if I start feeling better?
No, do not stop taking Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository suddenly as you may experience withdrawal effects like depression, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, sweating, upset stomach or diarrhea. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat. You may also experience mood changes, anxiety, restlessness and changes in sleep patterns. These effects may occur even after taking low doses for a short period of time.
For how long should I take Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository?
The duration of treatment with Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository is mainly as short as possible. Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of treatment in order to assess the need of continuation of treatment, especially if you do not have any symptoms. In general, the treatment does not last any longer than 8-12 weeks which includes the gradual reduction of dose process.
Does Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository have any effect on contraception?
Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository does not affect the functioning of any type of contraception including the birth control pills and emergency contraception. Birth control pills can keep Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository in your body for a long time and increase its effect. You can also experience bleeding in between your periods if you take Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository and birth control pills together. But your contraceptive method will still work.
Is it safe to take clozapine and Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository together?
No, it is not recommended to take clozapine and Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository together because the effects of both medicines may get added together. This can result in severe drop in blood pressure, breathing problems (respiratory depression) and can even stop your heart which can lead to death.
Is Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository safe to be used in elderly patients?
The dose in elderly is generally half of the dose recommended to young people. This is because Juniz Rds 2.5mg Suppository causes muscle relaxation which can make the patient fall down, which may further lead to fractures.
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Address: “Elder House” Plot No. C-9, Dalia Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400053.
Country of origin: India
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