New Year Bumper Sale @ Rs. 1 X
Anxolep, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anxiety, Panic Attack and Disorder, Insomnia. Anxolep also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Anxolep. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Anxolep as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Anxolep are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Anxolep is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Anxolep related warnings talks about Anxolep's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Anxolep is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Glaucoma, Alcoholism are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Anxolep are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Anxolep may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Anxolep is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Anxolep is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Anxolep is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Anxolep safe for pregnant women?
Anxolep can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Anxolep right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Anxolep safe during breastfeeding?
Anxolep can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Anxolep on the Kidneys?
Anxolep rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Anxolep on the Liver?
Anxolep may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Anxolep on the Heart?
Using Anxolep does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Anxolep should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anxolep unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Anxolep habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Anxolep cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Anxolep you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Anxolep only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Anxolep has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Anxolep
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Anxolep to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Anxolep
Consumption of alcohol and Anxolep together may have severe effects on your health.
Anxolep works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through an increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing relief from sleeplessness and anxiety to the patient.
Yes, Anxolep has been reported to cause suicidal, self-inflicting and distorted thoughts. If you are experiencing disorientation and life-threatening thoughts after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Anxolep causes erectile dysfunction because of its effects on endocrine gland. If you experience erectile dysfunction after taking it, do not stop the drug without consulting your doctor. Discuss with your doctor, he/she will provide you solutions or prescribe alternative medicines.
Anxolep is a brand name of Clonazepam. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used mainly for the treatment of seizures, epilepsy, and panic disorder. It is also used for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome and tardive dyskinesia.
Ideally Anxolep can be taken with food or without food post evening because its absorption is not affected by food. However, you are recommended to take it as per doctor's instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience