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Prolam is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Anxiety.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Prolam. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Prolam have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Prolam are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Prolam's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Prolam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Prolam contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Prolam have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Prolam, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Prolam 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 |
Is the use of Prolam safe for pregnant women?
Prolam may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Prolam, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Prolam safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Prolam. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Prolam on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Prolam on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Prolam on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Prolam on the liver, information on safety of Prolam for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Prolam on the Heart?
Information about safety of Prolam for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Prolam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Unknown
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prolam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prolam habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Prolam can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Prolam, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Prolam can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Prolam only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Prolam can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Prolam
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Prolam, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prolam
Consumption of alcohol and Prolam together may have severe effects on your health.
Prolam works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing relief from sleeplessness and anxiety to the patient.
Stopping or discontinuing Prolam on your own can cause withdrawal symptoms (seizures, difficulty in sleep, headache, nervousness, and depression). However, if you decide to stop/discontinue it, then stop it slowly, do not stop suddenly. However, please do not hesitate to discuss with your doctor if you are experiencing any withdrawal symptoms after stopping/discounting it on your own.
Yes, Prolam can be taken with Tylenol. No clinical significance interactions have been reported between them. However, if you experience any undesirable effects after consuming these two medicines at the same do not hesitate to inform the doctor.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of it. Take light meals and avoid spicy and high-fat content meals when experiencing stomach upset while taking Prolam. In case of severe stomach upset consult your doctor, take medication and follow his/her instructions.
No, Prolam cannot be taken with an opioid drug. It can cause life-threatening side effects such as sedation, respiratory problems, depression, and in rare consequences can lead to coma as well if these two combinations are mixed together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 405
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