Manufacturer: Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Clobazam(5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Zac 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 medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase seizure frequency.
Some common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, slurred speech, fever, cough, drooling, constipation, and difficulty in passing urine. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to consult the doctor if you notice blisters on the skin or inside your mouth. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Zac 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.
Clobazam is known to inhibit CYP2D6, affecting the pharmacokinetics of drugs such as dextromethorphan, which undergoes an 95% increase in its AUC in the presence of clobazam [15]. Clobazam and its metabolites are excreted in the urine and feces [6], with the rate of elimination of clobazam increasing with age [24].
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 Zac
Aggressive behavior
Breathing problems
Constipation
Cough
Difficulty in urination
Drooling
Fever
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Sleepiness
Slurred speech
Tiredness
There are no significant contraindications except for hypersensitivity to clobazam. The Canadian labeling mentions contraindications with myasthenia gravis, narrow-angle glaucoma, severe hepatic or respiratory disease, sleep apnea, history of substance abuse.
Zac 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Zac 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Zac 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.
Short-term use is not expected to cause any adverse effects in the breastfed baby, especially if the baby is older than 2 months. During long-term use, monitor for possible sleepiness.
Adjunctive therapy for seizures seen with Dravet syndrome.
Adjunctive treatment for refractory status epilepticus.
Adjunctive therapy of refractory focal epilepsy.
Catamenial epilepsy (off-label)
Anxiety.
Some products that may interact with this drug are: orlistat, sodium oxybate. Other medications can affect the removal of clobazam from your body, which may affect how clobazam works. Examples include fluconazole, fluvoxamine, among others.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Zac 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose, please consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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.
Inform your doctor if you notice sores or blisters on your skin, lips, or inside your mouth.
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.
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. Zac 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Zac 5mg Tablet habit forming?
Yes, Zac 5mg Tablet can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment; it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.
Q. Can Zac 5mg Tablet make me sleepy?
Yes, Zac 5mg Tablet can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.
Q. How long does Zac 5mg Tablet take to work?
Zac 5mg Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Zac 5mg Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.
Q. Is Zac 5mg Tablet the same as clonazepam?
No, Zac 5mg Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
