Zepose 10mg Tablet (10'S)

Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd

Salt Composition : Diazepam(10mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

₹6.25

Strip of 10 Tablet

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Zepose 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, 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 any doses, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can cause withdrawal effects like depression and difficulty sleeping.

The most common side effects of this medicine include drowsiness, fatigue, muscle weakness, and impaired coordination. If any of these side effects do not subside on their own or get worse, let your doctor know. Also, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

This medicine may cause weight gain. But, a well balanced diet and regular exercise can help to reduce extra weight. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that exerts anxiolytic, sedative, muscle- relaxant, anticonvulsant and amnestic effects. Most of these effects are thought to result from a facilitation of the action of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.


Pharmacokinets

The half-life of diazepam in general is 30–56 hours. Peak plasma levels occur between 30 and 90 minutes after oral administration and between 30 and 60 minutes after intramuscular administration; after rectal administration, peak plasma levels occur after 10 to 45 minutes.


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 Zepose

Drowsiness

Fatigue

Muscle weakness

Impaired coordination

Contra Indications

low amount of albumin proteins in the blood.

alcohol intoxication.

drug abuse.

depression.

myasthenia gravis, a skeletal muscle disorder.

wide-angle glaucoma.

closed angle glaucoma.

decreased lung function.

Pregnancy Related Information

Zepose 10mg 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.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zepose 10mg Tablet.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Zepose 10mg 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

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine medication that is FDA approved for the management of anxiety disorders, short-term relief of anxiety symptoms, spasticity associated with upper motor neuron disorders, adjunct therapy for muscle spasms, preoperative anxiety relief, management of certain refractory epilepsy patients

Interactions

Some products that may interact with this drug include: clozapine, fluvoxamine, orlistat, sodium oxybate. The risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/dizziness) may be increased if this medication is taken with other products that may also cause drowsiness or breathing problems.


Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Zepose 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Zepose 10mg 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.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.


Expert Advice

Zepose 10mg Tablet 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.


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. Zepose 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.


FAQs

Q. Is Zepose 10mg Tablet an antidepressant? What is it used for?

Zepose 10mg 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 Zepose 10mg Tablet to start working?

It depends on what you are taking Zepose 10mg 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 Zepose 10mg Tablet regularly for a few days.

Q. Does Zepose 10mg Tablet cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Zepose 10mg Tablet?

Yes, Zepose 10mg 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 Zepose 10mg Tablet makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.

Q. Is it safe to take Zepose 10mg Tablet and alcohol together?

No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Zepose 10mg Tablet since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Zepose 10mg 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.