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Paxum 5mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Paxum 5mg Tablet

Diazepam(5mg)

food interaction for Paxum Tablet

alcohol interaction for Paxum Tablet

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lactation interaction for Paxum Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Paxum 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Paxum 5mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Paxum 5mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Paxum 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Paxum 5mg Tablet

Diazepam(5mg)

Paxum tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of short term anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasm and epilepsy.

How paxum tablet works

Paxum 5mg 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 paxum tablet

Drowsiness, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Impaired coordination

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Expert advice FOR Paxum Tablet

  • Diazepam helps treat short term anxiety.
  • Safety of this medicine is not established for long-term use. Do not use it for more than 4 weeks. 
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Paxum 5mg Tablet

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Q. Is Paxum 5mg Tablet an antidepressant? What is it used for?
Paxum 5mg Tablet is not an antidepressant and belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine. It is used to treat severe anxiety (an emotional state where you may sweat, tremble, feel anxious and have a fast heartbeat) or agitation. It is also used to treat trembling, muscle spasm due to tetanus or poisoning, seizures or fits, confusional states or anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal. It also helps in relaxing patients before minor operations or procedures.
Q. How long does it take for Paxum 5mg Tablet to start working?
It depends on what you are taking Paxum 5mg Tablet for. If you are taking it to treat anxiety, you should start feeling better within a few hours, but it may take a week or two before the full benefits become evident. Similarly, if you are taking it to relieve muscle spasm you may notice a difference after 15 minutes. Your muscles will start relaxing when you keep taking Paxum 5mg Tablet regularly for a few days.
Q. Does Paxum 5mg Tablet cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Paxum 5mg Tablet?
Yes, Paxum 5mg Tablet causes drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function which may adversely affect your ability to drive. Sometimes, drowsiness persists even on the following day. So, in case Paxum 5mg Tablet makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.
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Q. Is it safe to take Paxum 5mg Tablet and alcohol together?
No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Paxum 5mg Tablet since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Paxum 5mg Tablet with alcohol may make you sleepy and your breathing may become so shallow that you may not wake up. This may even lead to death.
Q. Is Paxum 5mg Tablet addictive?
People taking Paxum 5mg Tablet in high doses or for a long term may become addicted to it. Also, people with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to Paxum 5mg Tablet. Therefore, Paxum 5mg Tablet should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I stop taking Paxum 5mg Tablet if I start feeling better?
No, do not stop taking Paxum 5mg Tablet suddenly as you may experience withdrawal effects like depression, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, sweating, upset stomach or diarrhea. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat. You may also experience mood changes, anxiety, restlessness and changes in sleep patterns. These effects may occur even after taking low doses for a short period of time.
Q. For how long should I take Paxum 5mg Tablet?
The duration of treatment with Paxum 5mg Tablet is mainly as short as possible. Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of treatment in order to assess the need of continuation of treatment, especially if you do not have any symptoms. In general, the treatment does not last any longer than 8-12 weeks which includes the gradual reduction of dose process.
Q. Does Paxum 5mg Tablet have any effect on contraception?
Paxum 5mg Tablet does not affect the functioning of any type of contraception including the birth control pills and emergency contraception. Birth control pills can keep Paxum 5mg Tablet in your body for a long time and increase its effect. You can also experience bleeding in between your periods if you take Paxum 5mg Tablet and birth control pills together. But your contraceptive method will still work.
Q. Is it safe to take clozapine and Paxum 5mg Tablet together?
No, it is not recommended to take clozapine and Paxum 5mg Tablet together because the effects of both medicines may get added together. This can result in severe drop in blood pressure, breathing problems (respiratory depression) and can even stop your heart which can lead to death.
Q. Is Paxum 5mg Tablet safe to be used in elderly patients?
The dose in elderly is generally half of the dose recommended to young people. This is because Paxum 5mg Tablet causes muscle relaxation which can make the patient fall down, which may further lead to fractures.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)