Diozam 10 Tablet
1 Strip of 10 Tablet.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Clobazam (10mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Dios Lifesciences Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Diozam 10mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and severe anxiety. It works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Diozam 10mg 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.
Diozam 10mg 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.
Is Diozam 10mg Tablet habit forming?
Yes, Diozam 10mg 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.
Can Diozam 10mg Tablet make me sleepy?
Yes, Diozam 10mg Tablet can cause drowsiness. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.
How long does Diozam 10mg Tablet take to work?
Diozam 10mg Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Diozam 10mg Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.
Is Diozam 10mg Tablet the same as clonazepam?
No, Diozam 10mg Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
How long does Diozam 10mg Tablet withdrawal last?
Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping Diozam 10mg Tablet. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.
Can I stop taking Diozam 10mg Tablet?
No, do not stop taking Diozam 10mg Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping Diozam 10mg Tablet may cause unwanted effects known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of clobazam needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it. Therefore, it is important that you consult your doctor first.
What if more than the recommended dose of Diozam 10mg Tablet is taken?
Taking more than the recommended doses of Diozam 10mg Tablet can affect in different ways, and the patient should seek immediate medical help. In mild cases, it may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, mental confusion, and tiredness. Whereas, in more serious cases, the symptoms may include the complete loss of control of bodily movements, decreased muscle tone, low blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma in rare cases, and death in very rare cases.
Can using Diozam 10mg Tablet cause a decrease in the blood pressure?
Generally, the use of Diozam 10mg Tablet does not cause a decrease in the blood pressure, but taking more than the recommended doses of Diozam 10mg Tablet may cause a fall in the blood pressure.
Can Diozam 10mg Tablet make me tired?
Diozam 10mg Tablet may cause tiredness along with muscle weakness. In case you experience tiredness or if tiredness persists for a long time, then you should consult your doctor.
Does Diozam 10mg Tablet cause depression?
No, Diozam 10mg Tablet dose not cause depression, but it can cause recurrence of pre-existing depression.
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. Diozam 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- 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.
- Tiredness
- Slurred speech
- Fever
- Cough
- Drooling
- Constipation
- Difficulty in passing urine
Alcohol
Diozam 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeed
Diozam 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.
Pregnancy
Diozam 10mg 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.