Ozecalm 10mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Ryon Pharma |
| Active Ingredient | Oxazepam (10mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Benzodiazepines Derivative |
| Habit Forming | Yes |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Benzodiazepines |
| User Rating | 4.3 |
| User Reviews | 617 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Ozecalm Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ozecalm 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
Ozecalm 10mg Tablet Reviews
Ozecalm 10mg relieves symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, fatigue, sweating, increased heart rate, and unwanted or racing thoughts. It may also be used in alcoholics to treat anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal.
Ozecalm 10mg 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 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 cause nausea and anxiety. It should only be used for a limited period as long term use of this medicine is not recommended.
Ozecalm 10mg may cause dizziness and sleepiness as side effects of this medicine, so do not drive if you have taken this medicine. Moreover, driving under the influence of this medicine is also considered as an offense. Other common side effects of this medicine include nausea, lethargy, edema, slurred speech, tremor, altered libido, and rashes. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
It should be noted that in elderly patients this medicine may reduce muscle tone and increased the risk of falls. You should avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it will increase drowsiness. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before taking this medicine.
Ozecalm 10mg 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 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 cause nausea and anxiety. It should only be used for a limited period as long term use of this medicine is not recommended.
Ozecalm 10mg may cause dizziness and sleepiness as side effects of this medicine, so do not drive if you have taken this medicine. Moreover, driving under the influence of this medicine is also considered as an offense. Other common side effects of this medicine include nausea, lethargy, edema, slurred speech, tremor, altered libido, and rashes. These are usually temporary and resolve on their own. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
It should be noted that in elderly patients this medicine may reduce muscle tone and increased the risk of falls. You should avoid alcohol intake while taking this medicine as it will increase drowsiness. Please inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding, before taking this medicine.
How Ozecalm 10mg Tablet Works
Ozecalm 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 Ozecalm 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. Ozecalm 10mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Ozecalm 10mg Tablet
- In Short term anxiety: Ozecalm 10mg reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Ozecalm 10mg 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 Alcohol withdrawal: Ozecalm 10mg is usually given under medical supervision so that a person’s response to the medicine as well as the health can be monitored. After taking the medicine, it takes around an hour for people to feel relief from withdrawal symptoms. It helps relieve anxiety caused by alcohol withdrawal and detox. This allows a person’s body to relax so they can focus on leading a socially acceptable life and other beneficial aspects of treatment. Taking Ozecalm 10mg makes it possible for some alcoholics to overcome the worst symptoms of withdrawal successfully so that they can start on longer term recovery. 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.
Uses of Ozecalm 10mg Tablet
- Alcohol withdrawal
- Short term anxiety
Ozecalm 10mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ozecalm 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ozecalm 10mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Ozecalm 10mg may affect how your muscles work or may make you feel sleepy or forgetful. It may also impair your alertness which can affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ozecalm 10mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ozecalm 10mg is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Use of Ozecalm 10mg may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ozecalm 10mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Ozecalm 10mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Liver
CAUTION
Ozecalm 10mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ozecalm 10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Ozecalm 10mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Quick Tips
- 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
- 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.
References
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- Drugs.com. Oxazepam.
- 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. p. 1036.