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Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction of Procalm Tablet
Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety, panic disorder, and insomnia. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.
Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has 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. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time than regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Some common side effects of this medicine includes memory impairment, depression, and confusion. 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. It may cause weight gain or weight loss as it can vary from person to person. To prevent weight gain you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. Weight loss can be managed by increasing food portions and consulting a dietitian.
Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. However, it is advisable to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has 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. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time than regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Some common side effects of this medicine includes memory impairment, depression, and confusion. 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. It may cause weight gain or weight loss as it can vary from person to person. To prevent weight gain you can eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. Weight loss can be managed by increasing food portions and consulting a dietitian.
Uses of Procalm Tablet
Procalm Tablet side effects
Common
- Lightheadedness
- Drowsiness
How to use Procalm Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Procalm Tablet works
Procalm 0.5 mg 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.
Procalm Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet 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.
Lactation
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Procalm Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Procalm 0.5 mg 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.
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Expert Advice
- 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.
Interaction with Drugs
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Patients taking Procalm 0.5 mg Tablet
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Twice A Day
12%
Thrice A Day
6%
FAQs
Q. What is Procalm used for?
Procalm is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with stress of day today life situations.
Q. Is Procalm safe?
Procalm is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Procalm addictive (habit-forming)?
Yes, the use of Procalm has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Procalm is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q. Is Procalm an opioid?
No, Procalm is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q. Is Procalm an anti-depressant?
No, Procalm is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q. Is Procalm a narcotic substance?
No, Procalm is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.
Q. Can I take Procalm for a hangover?
No, Procalm is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Procalm should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q. Can I take Procalm for anxiety?
Yes, Procalm is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not recommended for mild anxiety associated with stress of day today life situations.
Q. Can I take Procalm for heart palpitations?
No, Procalm is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Procalm should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Procalm for alcohol withdrawal?
No, Procalm is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.
Q. Does Procalm reduce blood pressure?
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Procalm. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Procalm.
Q. Does Procalm make you sleepy?
Yes, Procalm makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Procalm. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Procalm and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q. Does Procalm expire?
Yes, Procalm like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.
Q. Does Procalm cause weight gain?
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Procalm. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Procalm.
Q. Can the use of Procalm cause hair loss?
It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Procalm. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q. Can I take Procalm with hydrocodone?
Procalm should not be taken with hydrocodone. Procalm belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Procalm with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Procalm and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Procalm with prednisone?
Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Procalm and hence decrease the levels of Procalm in the body which may decrease the effect of Procalm and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Procalm with clonazepam?
Procalm should not be taken with clonazepam as both the medicines belong to the same class of medicines called benzodiazepines. When taken together, they can cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Procalm with oxycodone?
Procalm should not be taken with oxycodone. Procalm belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and oxycodone belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Procalm with tramadol?
Procalm should not be taken with tramadol. Procalm belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and tramadol belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Procalm with ibuprofen?
No, interactions have been reported between Procalm and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Procalm with sertraline?
No, interactions have been reported between Procalm and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Procalm with buspirone?
No, interactions have been reported between Procalm and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Procalm for the rest of my life?
No, Procalm should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q. Can I take Procalm for pain?
No, Procalm is not indicated for the treatment of any kind of pain. It belongs to the class of benzodiazepines and is indicated for the treatment of anxiety.
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