Equblam 10mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Apple Biotech |
| Active Ingredient | Chlordiazepoxide (10mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Benzodiazepines Derivative |
| Habit Forming | Yes |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Benzodiazepines |
| User Rating | 4.5 |
| User Reviews | 517 |
FAQ
Is Equblam 10mg addictive?
Yes. Equblam 10mg is not recommended for long term use as it may increase the risk of dependence
Does Equblam 10mg work and what does Equblam 10mg treat?
Equblam 10mg is used for the short-term (2-4 weeks only) treatment of severe anxiety, which may occur alone or in association with sleeping problems (insomnia) or personality/behavioral disorders. It may also be used to treat muscle spasms, and to relieve alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Can I take ibuprofen with chlordiazepoxide?
Chlordiazepoxide has no known harmful interaction with ibuprofen. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required
Is Equblam 10mg stronger than Xanax?
Xanax is a trade name for active drug alprazolam which belongs to the same group of medicines as Equblam 10mg called benzodiazepines. Equblam 10mg used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. Xanax (alprazolam) is used to treat severe anxiety and severe anxiety associated with depression
Does Equblam 10mg make you sleepy?
Yes, Equblam 10mg may make you sleepy
Does Equblam 10mg get you high?
Equblam 10mg does have the risk of causing dependence on long term use due to the calming effects, which may be described by some as ‘getting high
What if you forget to take Equblam Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Equblam 10mg, 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.\n
Equblam 10mg Tablet Reviews
Equblam 10mg belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepine anxiolytics. It is used to treat severe anxiety. It alters brain activity and calms it thereby providing relief.
Equblam 10mg 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 it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.
The most common side effects of this medicine include lightheadedness, drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, fatigue, balance disorder, unsteadiness, and uncoordinated body movements. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Equblam 10mg 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 it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety.
The most common side effects of this medicine include lightheadedness, drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, fatigue, balance disorder, unsteadiness, and uncoordinated body movements. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
How Equblam 10mg Tablet Works
Equblam 10mg 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.
How to Use Equblam 10mg Tablet
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. Equblam 10mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Equblam 10mg with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Benefits of Equblam 10mg Tablet
- In Alcohol withdrawal: Equblam 10mg helps relieve unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. It takes roughly 30 minutes for a patient to feel the effects of Equblam 10mg. It lowers symptoms of anxiety and muscle spasms caused by alcohol withdrawal. When used along with social support and counseling, it helps people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again.
- In Severe anxiety: Equblam 10mg gives short-term relief from the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. 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 it suddenly can cause serious problems. So, do not stop taking it without discussing with your doctor.
Uses of Equblam 10mg Tablet
- Severe anxiety
- Alcohol withdrawal
Equblam 10mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Equblam 10mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Equblam 10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Equblam 10mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Equblam 10mg may make you feel drowsy or affect your concentration and this may affect your ability to drive.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Equblam 10mg 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.
Kidney
CAUTION
Equblam 10mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Equblam 10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Equblam 10mg.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Equblam 10mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Quick Tips
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- 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.
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
References
- Chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride. Costa Mesa, California: ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2005.
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Chlordiazepoxide. [Updated 2018 Dec 3].
- Stahl SM, editor. Chlorodiazepoxide. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 111-14.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 245-46.
- Drugs.com. Chlordiazepoxide Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings.