Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Alprazolam(0.25mg), Propranolol(20mg)
Cardilax 0.25mg/20mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has high habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as this may reduce its effectiveness.
Cardilax 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety. It calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This reduces heart rate and blood pressure.
Plasma levels are proportionate to the dose given; over the dose range of 0.5 to 3.0 mg, peak levels of 8.0 to 37 ng/mL were observed. Using a specific assay methodology, the mean plasma elimination half-life of alprazolam has been found to be about 11.2 hours (range: 6.3-26.9 hours) in healthy adults.The pharmacokinetics of propranolol vary according to the route and duration of administration. After i.v. administration, the decline in drug concentrations is biphasic and the drug is cleared very efficiently by the liver, so that its elimination is dependent largely on liver blood flow.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cardilax
Confusion
Drowsiness
Memory impairment
Slow heart rate
Tiredness
Uncoordinated body movements
Nightmares
Cold extremities
Do not take ALPRAZOLAM+PROPRANOLOL if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. ALPRAZOLAM+PROPRANOLOL may cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or handle machinery unless you are alert. Avoid consumption of alcohol, opioid medicine or other drugs while taking ALPRAZOLAM+PROPRANOLOL as it may cause increased dizziness or other fatal side effects.
Cardilax 0.25mg/20mg 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cardilax 0.25mg/20mg Tablet.
Cardilax 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
ALPRAZOLAM+PROPRANOLOL is used to treat anxiety disorder. Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine that increases the action of a chemical messenger called GABA, this helps suppress the nerve cell's excessive and abnormal activity in the brain.
ALPRAZOLAM+PROPRANOLOL may have interaction with a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin), an antidepressant (amitriptyline, clomipramine, desipramine), medicines to treat high blood pressure or a prostate disorder (doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin), pain medication/NSAIDs (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam), oral contraceptives, medicines for treating fungal infections (e.g. ketoconazole), medicines used for treating HIV (ritonavir) and steroid medicine (prednisone).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Cardilax 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cardilax 0.25mg/20mg Tablet, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Cardilax 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is used for the treatement of anxiety.
It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up, and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two, feeling it is not helping.
Do not stop taking Cardilax 0.25mg/20mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually when this becomes necessary.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, it is important to tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking this medicine.
Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
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. Cardilax 0.25mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
