Etirest

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Composition for Etirest Products

Etirest Products are primarily used for

Short term anxiety, Insomnia

About Etirest Products

Uses of Etirest Products

Etizolam is used in the treatment of short term anxiety and insomnia.

Etirest Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Etirest are Altered libido, Confusion, Depression, Drowsiness, Fainting, Headache, Muscle coordination impaired, Muscle weakness, Sedation, Slurred speech, Tremors, Visual impairment.

How Etirest Products work

Etizolam 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.

Patient Concerns about Etirest Products

Frequently asked questions about Etirest Products

Frequently asked questions about Etizolam

Q. Does Etirest 0.5 Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, there are several reports mentioning the abuse potential of Etirest 0.5 Tablet. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients prone to drug abuse.
Q. What are the advantages of Etirest 0.5 Tablet over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?
As compared to other benzodiazepines, Etirest 0.5 Tablet has lesser sedative effects, lower dependence, and lower tolerance. However, long-term use can reduce the effectivity of the medicine and may cause dependence and addiction.
Q. What happens if you stop taking Etirest 0.5 Tablet suddenly?
Stopping Etirest 0.5 Tablet suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms which may include anxiety, insomnia, headache, dizziness, ringing sound in ear (tinnitus), eating disorder (anorexia), vomiting, nausea, tremor, weakness, excessive sweating (perspiration), irritability, hypersensitivity to visual and auditory stimuli. Stopping the medicine suddenly may also cause palpitations, 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 disorder (psychosis), agitation, confusion, and hallucinations.
Q. How long does Etirest 0.5 Tablet take to work?
Oral doses of Etirest 0.5 Tablet begin working within 30-60 minutes and peak at 3-4 hours. The medicine remains in the body for 6-8 hours although higher doses can last longer.
Q. Is Etirest 0.5 Tablet a muscle relaxant?
Yes, like benzodiazepines, it causes muscle relaxation, but otherwise it is mainly used for anxiety.
Q. Is Etirest 0.5 Tablet good for sleep?
Like other benzodiazepines, it causes sleepiness but is mainly used for anxiety disorder. It increases total sleep time and decreases the proportion of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, wherein your eyes move quickly in different directions. Etirest 0.5 Tablet had no effect on sleep latency (amount of time it takes you to go from being fully awake to being asleep).
Q. Is Etirest 0.5 Tablet an antidepressant?
No, Etirest 0.5 Tablet is not an antidepressant. It is used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms. But, it may affect patient's mood.

Products for Etirest

Etirest 0.5 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
MRP
70
Not Available
Etirest 0.25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
MRP
71.9
Not Available
Etirest 1mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
MRP
91
Not Available

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