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Zonegran Tablet 10's
Zonegran Tablet 10's
Zonegran Tablet 10's

Zonegran Tablet is used to treat epilepsy (seizures/fits). It contains Zonisamide, which reduces the abnormal and excessive activity of nerve impulses in the brain that cause fits or seizures. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, irritability, loss of appetite, nausea, headache, or uncontrolled movements. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Side effects of Zonegran Tablet
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Managing depression as a side effect of medication: a comprehensive guide.
  • Remember, managing depression as a side effect of medication requires patience, persistence, and collaboration with your healthcare team.
  • Tell your doctor about your depression symptoms to adjust medication.
  • Consult a therapist or counsel for emotional support.
  • Engage in regular exercise to release endorphins (neurotransmitters).
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques like meditation and deep breathing.
  • Build a support network of friends, family, and support groups.
  • Establish a consistent sleep schedule.
  • Eat a nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol and recreational substances.
  • Keep a mood journal to track symptoms and progress.
  • Change positions or take a break from activity to relieve symptoms.
  • Avoid postures that put a lot of pressure on just one area of the body.
  • If you have vitamin deficiency, take supplements or change your diet.
  • Exercise regularly like cycling, walking or swimming.
  • Avoid sitting with your legs crossed.
  • Clench and unclench your fists and wiggle your toes.
  • Massage the affected area.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
Managing Medication-Related Skin Allergies: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • If you experience signs of skin allergies such as redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication, contact your doctor right away.
  • To alleviate skin allergy symptoms, your doctor may change your medication regimen or offer tailored medication management advice.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe drugs to relieve discomfort.
  • Cool compresses or calamine lotion can help relieve redness and itching on the afflicted skin area.
  • Staying hydrated by consuming plenty of water can help relieve discomfort.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.

Health Queries

I have been using Zonegran for the last 6 years, but sometimes I have headaches and increased sleepiness. What should I do?

Dr. S Aneela

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

Headache and increased sleepiness can be side effects of Zonegran, especially with long-term use. Do not stop the medicine on your own, but discuss these symptoms with your doctor. A dose adjustment or review may be needed to reduce these effects.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Zonegran Tablet may have interaction with an anti-depressant (amitriptyline, duloxetine, sertraline, fluoxetine), anti-convulsant (gabapentin, lamotrigine, pregabalin, phenytoin, topiramate), antipsychotic (aripiprazole, quetiapine, lithium), anti-anxiety (alprazolam, triazolam), antibiotics (erythromycin, clarithromycin, telithromycin, troleandomycin), pain killer (codeine, oxycodone, tramadol, morphine), antihistamine (diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, brompheniramine), and antifungal (ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Zonegran Tablet , as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness. Herbal preparations containing St. John's wort should be avoided while taking Zonegran Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interaction: Zonegran Tablet may have interactions with disease conditions such as depression, liver disease, kidney dysfunction, suicidal tendency, irregular heartbeat, thyroid dysfunction, low bicarbonate levels in the blood, and blood disorders.

ZonisamideAcetazolamide
Severe
ZonisamideDexchlorpheniramine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ZonisamideAcetazolamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zonegran Tablet:
Co-administration of Acetazolamide with Zonegran Tablet may increase the risk or severity of metabolic acidosis (elevated levels of acid in the blood) and kidney stones.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Acetazolamide and Zonegran Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you experience symptoms such as fever, sudden back pain, abdominal pain, blood in the urine, tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat, decreased sweating, trouble thinking clearly, and rapid breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideDexchlorpheniramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zonegran Tablet:
Coadministration of Dexchlorpheniramine with Zonegran Tablet can increase the risk or severity of Zonegran Tablet side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating especially in warm weather.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine with Zonegran Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience increased heart rate, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Make sure to hydrate yourself during warm weather or after exercise. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideDicyclomine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zonegran Tablet:
Co-administration of Dicyclomine with Zonegran Tablet may worsen effects like increased body temperature and sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
If you have to use Dicyclomine and Zonegran Tablet together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to safely use both medications. You may also experience drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness when taking these medications together. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideNortriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zonegran Tablet:
Coadministration of Nortriptyline with Zonegran Tablet can increase the risk or severity of side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nortriptyline with Zonegran Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience decreased sweating, fever, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, severe or prolonged diarrhea, or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideQuetiapine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zonegran Tablet:
Coadministration of Quetiapine with Zonegran Tablet can increase the risk or severity of Zonegran Tablet side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating especially in warm weather.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Quetiapine with Zonegran Tablet together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Make sure to hydrate yourself during warm weather or after exercise. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideZiprasidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zonegran Tablet:
Co-administration of Ziprasidone with Zonegran Tablet can increase the risk or severity of Zonegran Tablet side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating especially in warm weather.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone with Zonegran Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zonegran Tablet:
Coadministration of Topiramate with Zonegran Tablet can increase the risk or severity of Zonegran Tablet side effects like metabolic acidosis (elevated levels of acid in the blood) and kidney stones.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Topiramate with Zonegran Tablet together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience changes in confusion, fast heartbeat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, long and deep breaths, increased heart rate, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Make sure to hydrate yourself during warm weather or after exercise. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideDimenhydrinate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zonegran Tablet:
Coadministration of Dimenhydrinate with Zonegran Tablet can increase the risk or severity of Zonegran Tablet side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dimenhydrinate with Zonegran Tablet together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience shortness of breath, palpitations, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor. Make sure to hydrate yourself during warm weather or after exercise. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamidePhenindamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zonegran Tablet:
Coadministration of Zonegran Tablet with Phenindamine can cause increased body temperature and decreased sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Phenindamine and Zonegran Tablet together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems when taken together. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideHydroxyzine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Zonegran Tablet:
Coadministration of Hydroxyzine with Zonegran Tablet can increase the risk or severity of Zonegran Tablet side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating especially in warm weather.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hydroxyzine with Zonegran Tablet together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Make sure to hydrate yourself during warm weather or after exercise. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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    M Pharmacy

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    M Pharmacy

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