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Anxol Benefits & Uses

Anxol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Anxol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 2 - 5 mg, 4, for moderate anxiety, repeat every 4 hours if needed
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Tetanus Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 5 - 10 mg, repeat every 4 hours if needed
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tetanus Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 1 - 2 mg, repeat every 4 hours if needed
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Tetanus Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 1 - 2 mg, repeat every 4 hours if needed
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 5 - 10 mg, may be repeated in 2 - 4 hours if needed

Anxol Related Warnings

Is the use of Anxol safe for pregnant women?

Anxol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Anxol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Anxol safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Anxol may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Anxol should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Anxol on the Kidneys?

Anxol rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Anxol on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Anxol on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Anxol on the Heart?

Anxol is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Anxol with Other Drugs

Anxol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfentanil

Fluvoxamine

Flumazenil

Fentanyl

Ethanol

Ethanol Liquid

Moderate

Isoniazid

Ketoconazole

Disulfiram

Fluoxetine

Caffeine

Cetirizine

Haloperidol

Esomeprazole

Erythromycin

Dicyclomine

Digoxin

Anxol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anxol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Myasthenia Gravis
Dementia
Asthma
Depression
Liver Disease
Glaucoma
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Anxol

Is this Anxol habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Anxol cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Anxol, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Anxol can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Anxol only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, this Anxol works for mental disorders.

Yes

Anxol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Anxol

Taking Anxol with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Anxol

Taking alcohol with Anxol can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Anxol

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Anxol?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Take Anxol as advised by your doctor. Do not take it longer than prescribed. Initially, a doctor prescribes this drug for a shorter duration and recommends his/her patient to follow- up/ re-visit to check for results. Taking this medicine longer than prescribed can lead to addiction because this is a habit-forming drug which can lead to drug dependency in patients.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Anxol cure anxiety?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, use of Anxol for short-term can help in providing relief from anxiety through relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Anxol cause depression?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Anxol causes depression of the central nervous system and calms the brain.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Anxol cause dry mouth?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Anxol causes dry mouth. It is a common side effect of it. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, then please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Anxol work?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Anxol works by suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through the increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. This calms the brain and provides relief to the patient.