Etican 0.50mg Tablet
food interaction for Etican Tablet
alcohol interaction for Etican Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Etican Tablet
lactation interaction for Etican Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Etican 0.50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etican 0.50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Etican 0.50mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Etican 0.50mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Etican 0.50mg Tablet
Etizolam(0.50mg)
Etican tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of short term anxiety and insomnia.
How etican tablet works
Etican 0.50mg 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.
Common side effects of etican tablet
Altered libido, Confusion, Depression, Drowsiness, Fainting, Headache, Muscle coordination impaired, Muscle weakness, Sedation, Slurred speech, Tremors, Visual impairment
SUBSTITUTES FOR Etican Tablet
4 Substitutes
4 Substitutes
Sorted By
Rs. 58pay 23% more per Tablet- Rs. 80pay 70% more per Tablet
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- Rs. 55pay 17% more per Tablet
Expert advice FOR Etican Tablet
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is less as compared to other benzodiazepines.
- 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.
- Do not take this medicine if you have a history of drug addiction or drug abuse.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions FOR Etican 0.50mg Tablet
Etizolam
Q. Does Etican 0.50mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, there are several reports mentioning the abuse potential of Etican 0.50mg Tablet. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients prone to drug abuse.
Q. What are the advantages of Etican 0.50mg Tablet over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?
As compared to other benzodiazepines, Etican 0.50mg 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 Etican 0.50mg Tablet suddenly?
Stopping Etican 0.50mg 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.