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Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet 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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Zolam. If you are pregnant, do not take Zolam without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Zolam. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Zolam rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Effects of Zolam on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Zolam has very mild side effects on the heart.
Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet 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 Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet
Taking Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet
Chances of side effects of drinking alcohol while taking Zolam 0.5 Mg Tablet are low. If you feel any adverse effects, please seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Zolam 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.
Zolam is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Zolam is safe to use. Your doctor recommends this drug depending upon your condition and extends the medicine course further if you require it. Do not discontinue the treatment suddenly or take longer than prescribed.
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 Zolam. In case of severe stomach upset consult your doctor, take medication and follow his/her instructions.
Zolam can be taken with or without food. Preferably taken 2 - 4 times in a day. Extended-release tablet should be taken once daily. The dose should be gradually increased from low to high. It may cause dizziness and drowsiness which altered the thinking power of people. You shouldn't drive or operate heavy machinery while taking medicine. However, take it exactly as your doctor has recommended you to take it.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; XANAX® alprazolam
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 405
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 129-131
