Tamspar 5mg Tablet (10'S)

₹12.30

Strip of 10 Tablet

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Tamspar 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. 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 in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.


Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, vomiting, and dry mouth. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you and do not take alcohol with it as it may worsen the dizziness.


Before taking this medicine, remember to inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions like acute narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, slurred speech, or drug dependence issues.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Tamspar 5mg Tablet works by modulating the action of serotonin, a chemical messenger of the brain that affects thoughts and mood.


Pharmacokinets

A single-dose pharmacokinetic studies using 14C-labeled buspirone demonstrated that about 29-63% of the dose administered was excreted in the urine within 24 hours, primarily in the form of metabolites. About 18% to 38% of the dose was eliminated via fecal excretion.


Side Effects

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 Tamspar

Nausea

Headache

Vomiting

Dryness in mouth

Sleepiness

Dizziness

Constipation

Diarrhea

Abdominal pain

Contra Indications

History of hypersensitivity reaction with buspirone in the past.

Avoid the use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) within 14 days before or after buspirone therapy. ...

Avoid buspirone in patients receiving reversible MAOIs such as linezolid or IV methylene blue due to the risk of serotonin syndrome.

Pregnancy Related Information

Tamspar 5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tamspar 5mg Tablet.

Breast Feeding Related Information

Tamspar 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.

Indications

Buspirone is primarily used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It is an FDA-approved medicine for managing anxiety disorders or the short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. Off-labeled buspirone is used for the augmentation of unipolar depression.

Interactions

BUSPIRONE may interact with MAO inhibitors (isocarboxazid, rasagiline, linezolid, selegiline, phenelzine, tranylcypromine), NSAIDs (ibuprofen), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, telithromycin), anti-fungal (itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole, fluconazole), anti-hypertensive

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Tamspar 5mg 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.\n \n


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.

It may take 2-4 weeks to achieve efficacy.

Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Tamspar 5mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.

Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.

How To Use

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. Tamspar 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FAQs

Q. What is Tamspar 5mg Tablet and what does it treat?

Tamspar 5mg Tablet is a class of medications called anti-anxiety medications. It is used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in which a person experiences excessive anxiety or worry for at least six months.

Q. How should I take Tamspar 5mg Tablet?

Tamspar 5mg Tablet should be taken twice a day with or without food. Your doctor will determine the dose that is right for you based upon your response and condition.

Q. When will I start feeling better after taking Tamspar 5mg Tablet?

After taking this medicine, it may take 3 to 4 weeks before you start to feel better. Initially, you may begin to notice a decrease in irritability and worry. Do not stop taking this medication without talking to your doctor first. With input from you, your doctor will assess how long you will need to take the medicine.

Q. What happens if I miss a dose of Tamspar 5mg Tablet?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for the missed dose. Discuss this with your healthcare provider. In order to avoid missing a dose, use a calendar, pillbox, alarm clock, or cell phone alert to help you remember to take your medication. You may also ask a family member a friend to remind you or check in with you to be sure you are taking your medication.