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Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's
Prescription RequiredAbout Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's
Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of anxiolytic drugs called benzodiazepines (BZD) primarily used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. Also, Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's is used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness). Epilepsy (fits) is a disorder in which there is a sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry and excessive nervousness. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly.
Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's works by increasing the release of GABA (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-calming agent) in the brain by acting on GABA receptors. Thereby, Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety and induces sleep.
Take Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience restlessness, irritability, drowsiness, constipation, aggressive behavior, tiredness or breathing problems. Most of these side effects of Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. Avoid taking Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.
Uses of Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's
Epilepsy, Anxiety disorder
Medicinal Benefits
Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's is an anxiolytic drug (reduces anxiety) that is used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety over a short period and induces sleep. Additionally, Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness).
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Side Effects of Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Drowsiness
- Constipation
- Aggressive behaviour
- Tiredness
- Breathing problems
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's if you are known to be allergic to Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's. Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. If you have depression, spinal or cerebellar ataxia (problems in controlling movements), hallucinations, delusions (misbelief), liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's. Avoid taking Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (nebivolol), pain killers (dihydrocodeine, morphine, codeine), antifungal drug (fluconazole), antipsychotics (pimozide, haloperidol, clozapine, chlorpromazine), sleeping pills (zolpidem), epilepsy or fits related drugs (phenytoin, clonazepam, carbamazepine, valproic acid, levetiracetam, lamotrigine, pregabalin), antidepressants (paroxetine, fluvoxamine, trazodone), antihistamines/antiallergics (diphenhydramine, chlorphenamine, promethazine), anti-anxiety drugs (lorazepam, diazepam, temazepam).
Drug-Food Interaction: Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol while taking Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Do not take Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. If you have depression, spinal or cerebellar ataxia (problems in controlling movements), hallucinations, delusions (misbelief), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol with Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and other adverse effects.
Pregnancy
unsafeRiazam 10mg Tablet 10's is a Category C pregnancy drug. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters as it may cause harm to the unborn baby.
Breast Feeding
unsafeAvoid breastfeeding while taking Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.
Driving
unsafeRiazam 10mg Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, double vision or drowsiness in some people. It is an offence to drive if Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or experience any vision problems after taking Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's.
Liver
cautionTake Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionRiazam 10mg Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 6 years. However, Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's may be used in children above 6 years in dose and duration as prescribed by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Follow a regular sleep pattern.
- Maintain a low-carbohydrate and high-fat diet which includes seafood, avocado, cheese, coconut oil, eggs, poultry and meat, olive oil, berries, butter, cream, dark chocolate, nuts and seeds as it helps to reduce fits.
- Do regular exercise and maintain a healthy body weight.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.
Special Advise
Do not take Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on Riazam 10mg Tablet 10's.
Other Information (RIA0021)
This item is Not Returnable.
Expires on or after - Sep-23
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Epilepsy (fits): A neurological disorder in which there is a sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain causing periods of unusual sensations, behavior, abnormal activity of the brain, and loss of awareness at times. Epilepsy can be treated by using anti-epileptic drugs, a special ketogenic diet, small electrical devices, or surgery.
Anxiety disorder: It is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly.
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Country Of Origin
India
Manufacturer/Marketer address
3M India Ltd, Concorde Block, UB City, #24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore, Karnataka - 560001 India
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