Manufacturer: Abbott
Salt Composition : Zonisamide(50mg)
Strip of 10 Capsule
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Zonicare 50mg Capsule suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you.You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse. It may take several months to come off it safely. It is advised not to change the brand of medication without doctor consultation, and always keep a stock of medicine with you.
Zonicare 50mg Capsule is an antiepileptic medication. It prevents seizures in patients with epilepsy by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Zonisamide has a pharmacokinetic profile favorable for clinical use. It is rapidly and completely absorbed and has a long half-life (63-69h in healthy volunteers) which allows twice-daily, or even once-daily, dosing. Zonisamide is not highly bound to plasma proteins.
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 Zonicare
Dizziness
Loss of appetite
Memory impairment
Drowsiness
Impaired concentration
Altered walking
Impaired coordination
Anger
Zonisamide is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity or severe allergic reactions to zonisamide or sulfonamides. Drugs that can induce CYP 3A can increase the metabolism of zonisamide. Phenytoin and carbamazepine have induced zonisamide metabolism.
Zonicare 50mg Capsule 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.
Zonicare 50mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Zonicare 50mg Capsule 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
Small clinical studies have indicated that zonisamide is effective for other types of epilepsy and epilepsy syndromes like infantile spasms, progressive myoclonus epilepsy, Lennox- Gastaut syndrome, simple partial seizures, complex partial seizures, and myoclonic seizures.
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Zonicare 50mg Capsule 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 of Zonicare 50mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
Practice yoga every day.
Get enough sleep at nighttime.
Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop.
Take your medication on time.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Drink plenty of water while taking Zonicare 50mg Capsule to reduce the risk of kidney stones and heat stroke. Inform your doctor if you have sudden pain in your stomach, pain on urinating, or if you find blood in your urine.
It may cause loss of appetite and weight. Monitor your weight regularly.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Zonicare 50mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. What happens if I stop taking Zonicare 50mg Capsule?
Do not stop taking Zonicare 50mg Capsule without talking to your doctor. Stopping Zonicare 50mg Capsule suddenly may cause serious problems, including seizures that will not stop.
Q. My friend, who was on Zonicare 50mg Capsule, developed severe muscle pain with fever. What could this be due to?
Severe muscle pain or weakness, with or without fever, could be due to Zonicare 50mg Capsule. Consult your doctor immediately. The doctor may suggest some blood tests to check your levels of serum creatine phosphokinase and aldolase enzymes. Elevated levels of these enzymes may prompt the doctor to discontinue Zonicare 50mg Capsule.
Q. What are the effects of Zonicare 50mg Capsule in children?
Zonicare 50mg Capsule works well in children and is well tolerated by most of them. The common side effects in children include problems with thinking or behavior, followed by stomach upset. One dangerous side effect of Zonicare 50mg Capsule in children is decreased sweating with fever. This affects children but not adults and is more common in summers.
Q. I have been taking Zonicare 50mg Capsule for epilepsy since a month, but now I feel that my life has come to an end and sometimes I want to harm myself. Is it because of the medicine? What should I do?
Though uncommon, Zonicare 50mg Capsule may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. Sometimes, it can also be due to the disease itself. You should immediately consult your doctor who will consider discontinuing Zonicare 50mg Capsule. We recommend that you take the help of your friend or relative to go to the hospital.
Q. Does Zonicare 50mg Capsule cause weight loss?
Yes, Zonicare 50mg Capsule may cause weight loss. If you lose weight, consult a dietician for dietary supplement or try to increase your food portions. In case you lose a lot of weight, consider discontinuing Zonicare 50mg Capsule after consulting your doctor. Weight loss may be more serious in children, so be cautious and keep monitoring the weight.
Q. Does Zonicare 50mg Capsule affect the working of birth control pills?
No, Zonicare 50mg Capsule does not interfere with the working of birth control pills.
Q. Does Zonicare 50mg Capsule have any effect on kidneys?
Yes, if you are at a risk of developing kidney stones, taking Zonicare 50mg Capsule may increase that risk. Stones can lead to further kidney damage. The symptoms of kidney stones include severe sharp pain in lower abdomen or back pain. Increase your fluid intake which can reduce the risk of kidney stones. Consult your doctor if you get any such symptoms.
