Tenan 0.25mg Tablet
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Short term anxiety
Potentiallyunsafewith
Alcohol
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Medicine Overview of Tenan Tablet
Uses of Tenan Tablet
Tenan 0.25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of short term anxiety.
Side effects of Tenan Tablet
Common
Sleepiness, Slurred speech, Memory impairment, Uncoordinated body movements, Dizziness, Dry mouth, Fatigue, Irritability, Constipation, Headache, Depression.
How to use Tenan 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. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Tenan 0.25mg Tablet at a fixed time.
How Tenan Tablet works
Tenan 0.25mg tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
In Depth Information on Tenan Tablet
Expert advice for Tenan Tablet
- If you are taking Tenan for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks.
- It may become less effective over the time.
- It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Tenan, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of Tenan is very high.
Warnings
Special precautions for Tenan 0.25mg Tablet
Alcohol
CAUTION
Tenan 0.25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Tenan 0.25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor....
+moreThere is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Tenan 0.25mg Tablet is probably usafe to use during lactatio
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Limited human data suggests that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
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Driving
Tenan 0.25mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired,
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Kidney
Tenan 0.25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with
+more kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tenan 0.25mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
CAUTION
Tenan 0.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients
+morewith liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tenan 0.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
...Severely interacts with other drugs like
Encorate Syrup, Onitraz 100mg Capsule, Zathrin Redimix Suspension, Pratham 200mg Suspension
Missed Dosage
If you miss a dose of Alprazolam, 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.
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Tenan 0.25mg Tablet
Frequently asked questions for Alprazolam
Tenan 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.
Tenan is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Yes, the use of Tenan has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Tenan is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
No, Tenan is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
No, Tenan is not a mono-amine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). It has no known inhibitory action on monoamine oxidase (MAO) enzyme. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines.
No, Tenan has no known effect on blood or any action as blood thinner. It belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines and is used to relieve excess anxiety.
No, Tenan is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
No, Tenan is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.
No, Tenan is not banned in India, however, it is available only by prescription from physician or doctor.
Yes, Tenan is a habit forming substance. It is possible to become dependent on Tenan and there are high chances that you may experience withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking Tenan. Please take Tenan only as advised by your doctor. Kindly inform your doctor if you have a history of using habit forming substances as your doctor would be able to advise you better regarding the use of Tenan.
No, Tenan is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Tenan should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Yes, Tenan 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.
No, Tenan is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Tenan should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.
No, Tenan is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.
Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Tenan. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Tenan.
Yes, Tenan makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Tenan. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Tenan and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Yes, Tenan like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.
Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Tenan. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Tenan.
It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Tenan. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.
No, Tenan does not contain monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI).
Q. Can I take Tenan with hydrocodone?
Tenan should not be taken with hydrocodone. Tenan 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 Tenan with paracetamol?
No, interactions have been reported between Tenan 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 Tenan with prednisone?
Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Tenan and hence decrease the levels of Tenan in the body which may decrease the effect of Tenan and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q. Can I take Tenan with clonazepam?
Tenan 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 Tenan with oxycodone?
Tenan should not be taken with oxycodone. Tenan 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 Tenan with tramadol?
Tenan should not be taken with tramadol. Tenan 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 Tenan with ibuprofen?
No, interactions have been reported between Tenan 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 Tenan with sertraline?
No, interactions have been reported between Tenan 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 Tenan with buspirone?
No, interactions have been reported between Tenan and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
No, Tenan should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
No, Tenan 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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