Zapiz (Psychiatry)

Zapiz Tablet
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
SALT COMPOSITION: Clonazepam 
Variants: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg
Storage: Store below 30°C

Zapiz 1mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and anxiety disorder. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.

Zapiz 1mg 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 a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency and can cause nausea, anxiety, flu-like symptoms, and muscle pain.

Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, depression and impaired coordination. It may also 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 inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts.

Benefits of Zapiz Tablet

In Treatment of Anxiety disorder

Zapiz 1mg Tablet stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Zapiz 1mg Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Side effects of Zapiz Tablet

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 Zapiz

1. Depression
2. Dizziness
3. Drowsiness
4. Fatigue
5. Impaired coordination

How Zapiz Tablet works

Zapiz 1mg 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.

Quick tips

1. The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor.

2. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
    
3. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.

4. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
    
5. Inform your doctor if you experience worsen anxiety, depression angry, or violent behavior and mania while taking this medicine.
    
6. 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class: Benzodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming: Yes
Therapeutic Class: NEURO CNS
Action Class: Benzodiazepines

Interaction with drugs

Taking Zapiz with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

#1
Abacavir
Brand(s): Abamune, A-Bec, Virol
SERIOUS

#2
Adefovir
Brand(s): Adesera, Adheb, Adfovir
SERIOUS

#3
Amisulpride
Brand(s): Stozen, Sulpigold, Amisulide
SERIOUS

#4
Amitriptyline
Brand(s): Triptam
SERIOUS

Source: 1mg.com / 20210705
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