Albium 10mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Chlordiazepoxide (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Albium 10mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine anxiolytic used to treat severe anxiety by altering brain activity to provide relief.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Albium 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is advised to take it at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. It has a high potential for habit-forming, so it should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking this medication suddenly without consulting your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety. Common side effects include lightheadedness, drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, fatigue, balance disorder, unsteadiness, and uncoordinated body movements. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so avoid driving or activities requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you. Long-term use may require regular monitoring of blood and liver functions.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Albium 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid caffeine and chocolate, as well as foods containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves and cocoa beans.
How it works
Albium 10mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine that 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
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.
