Cax
Composition for Cax Products
Cax Products are primarily used for
Alcohol withdrawal, Severe anxietyProducts for Cax
Cax 25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP₹14.06
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Substitute brands for Cax
About Cax Products
Uses of Cax Products
Chlordiazepoxide is used in the treatment of alcohol withdrawal and severe anxiety.
Cax Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Cax are Dizziness, Confusion, Sedation, Unsteadiness, Sleepiness, Fatigue, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Balance disorder (loss of balance).
Severe
Side Effects of Cax are Jaundice, Respiratory depression, Increased appetite, Increased bilirubin in the blood, Increased transaminase level in blood, Increased alkaline phosphatase level in blood, Anterograde amnesia, Drug dependence, Psychiatric disturbances, Paradoxical reactions.
How Cax Products work
Chlordiazepoxide 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.
In Depth Information for Cax Products
- 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.
Patient Concerns about Cax Products
Frequently asked questions about Cax Products
Q. Does Cax 25mg Tablet work and what does Cax 25mg Tablet treat?
Cax 25mg Tablet is used for the short-term (2-4 weeks only) treatment of severe anxiety, which may occur alone or in association with sleeping problems (insomnia) or personality/behavioral disorders. It may also be used to treat muscle spasms, and to relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Q. Is chlordiazepoxide/chlordiazepoxide + clidinium a narcotic/controlled drug or substance?
Chlordiazepoxide is not a narcotic drug. Chlordiazepoxide is classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule IV controlled substance. Any medicine which contains chlordiazepoxide alone or in combination with other drugs will be treated as a controlled substance and will require prescription for purchase
Q. Is Cax 25mg Tablet a benzodiazepine?
Cax 25mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines known as benzodiazepines
Q. Is Cax 25mg Tablet addictive?
Yes. Cax 25mg Tablet is not recommended for long term use as it may increase the risk of dependence
Q. Is chlordiazepoxide the same as diazepam?
No. Chlordiazepoxide and diazepam are not the same; however, they both belong to the same class of drug known as benzodiazepines
Q. Is Cax 25mg Tablet stronger than Xanax?
Xanax is a trade name for active drug alprazolam which belongs to the same group of medicines as Cax 25mg Tablet called benzodiazepines. Cax 25mg Tablet used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. Xanax (alprazolam) is used to treat severe anxiety and severe anxiety associated with depression
Q. Can I take ibuprofen with chlordiazepoxide?
Chlordiazepoxide has no known harmful interaction with ibuprofen. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required
Q. Does Cax 25mg Tablet make you sleepy?
Yes, Cax 25mg Tablet may make you sleepy
Q. Does Cax 25mg Tablet cause weight gain/constipation?
Cax 25mg Tablet is not known to cause weight gain/ constipation
Q. Does Cax 25mg Tablet get you high?
Cax 25mg Tablet does have the risk of causing dependence on long term use due to the calming effects, which may be described by some as ‘getting high
Q. Does Cax 25mg Tablet expire?
Yes. Cax 25mg Tablet drug has expiry date. Refer to the label instruction of the medicine for detailed information regarding expiry of the drug.