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Riazam 10mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy (fits) and severe anxiety over a short period. Also, it is used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness). It prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, it calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety and induces sleep. Some people may experience side effects such as restlessness, irritability, drowsiness, constipation, aggressive behaviour, tiredness or breathing problems. 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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Riazam 10mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy (fits) and severe anxiety over a short period. Also, Riazam 10mg Tablet 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 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 prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Riazam 10mg Tablet calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety and induces sleep.
Take Riazam 10mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Riazam 10mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience restlessness, irritability, drowsiness, constipation, aggressive behaviour, tiredness or breathing problems. Most of these side effects of Riazam 10mg Tablet 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 or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Riazam 10mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take Riazam 10mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Riazam 10mg Tablet 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 if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take Riazam 10mg Tablet with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.
Uses of Riazam 10mg Tablet
Directions for Use
Take Riazam 10mg Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. If you have any difficulty swallowing, crush the tablet and mix it with apple sauce.
Medicinal Benefits
Riazam 10mg Tablet is an anxiolytic drug (reduces anxiety) that is used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. Riazam 10mg Tablet prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Riazam 10mg Tablet calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety over a short period and induces sleep. Additionally, Riazam 10mg Tablet can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness).
How Riazam 10mg Tablet Works
Riazam 10mg Tablet 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 prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Riazam 10mg Tablet calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety and induces sleep.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Riazam 10mg Tablet if you are known to be allergic to Riazam 10mg Tablet . Riazam 10mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take Riazam 10mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Riazam 10mg Tablet 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 . Avoid taking Riazam 10mg Tablet if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take Riazam 10mg Tablet with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.
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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.
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Alcohol
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Avoid consumption of alcohol with Riazam 10mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and other adverse effects.
Pregnancy
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Riazam 10mg Tablet 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
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Avoid breastfeeding while taking Riazam 10mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.
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Riazam 10mg Tablet may cause dizziness, double vision or drowsiness in some people. It is an offence to drive if Riazam 10mg Tablet affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or experience any vision problems after taking Riazam 10mg Tablet .
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Take Riazam 10mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
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Take Riazam 10mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
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Riazam 10mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years. However, Riazam 10mg Tablet may be used in children above 6 years in dose and duration as prescribed by a doctor.
Riazam 10mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy (fits) and severe anxiety over a short period. It works by increasing the release of GABA (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-calming agent) in the brain and calming nerve cells.
No, you are not recommended to take Riazam 10mg Tablet with opioids as co-administration of these medicines may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death. However, before using Riazam 10mg Tablet with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dosage may be adjusted accordingly to use safely.
No, Riazam 10mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the second and third trimesters as it may cause adverse effects in the baby such as cleft lip, changes in heart rate, movements, muscle weakness, breathing problems, drowsiness or drop in body temperature. Riazam 10mg Tablet may cause withdrawal symptoms such as shaking or nervous excitement in the baby if taken during late pregnancy. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Riazam 10mg Tablet .
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Riazam 10mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may cause depression, anxiety, confusion, difficulty in sleeping and loss of appetite. Therefore, take Riazam 10mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Riazam 10mg Tablet , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
Yes, Riazam 10mg Tablet may cause mental or physical dependence if used for a prolonged time. Therefore, take Riazam 10mg Tablet only in dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
No, Riazam 10mg Tablet does not cure epilepsy. Riazam 10mg Tablet only helps in controlling seizures (fits). There is no cure for epilepsy but treatment at an early stage can make a huge difference as prolonged or uncontrolled fits may result in brain damage.
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