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Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR

Manufactured by: Aarpik Remedies Pvt. Ltd.
Composition: Alprazolam
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR is used to treat panic disorders and anxiety, like unexpected extreme fear and tension due to stress. It is recommended to start with a small dosage and increase it gradually. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like seizures, aggressive behavior, blurred vision, etc.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR

  • Changes in pattern of speechsevere
  • Unsteadinesssevere
  • Loss of coordinationsevere
  • Drowsinesssevere
  • Blurred visionsevere
  • Abdominal painsevere
  • Difficult or painful urinationsevere
  • Headachesevere
  • Chest painsevererare
  • Sleeplessnesssevererare
  • Irregular menstrual periods
  • Decreased appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Double vision
  • Sudden sweating
  • Acid or sour stomachrare
  • Heartburnrare
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 1 to 2 hours for an immediate release tablet, 1.5 to 2 hours for a disintegrating tablet, and 9 hours for an extended release tablet.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 44 hours for an immediate release tablet and 52 hours for an extended release tablet / disintegrating tablet.

Safe with alcohol?

major
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases the risk of severe respiratory depression and breathlessness.

Is it habit forming?

Habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary and only under the supervision of the doctor.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is known to be excreted into human breast milk and may cause undesired effects in the breastfed infants. Hence, it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Alprax 0.5 MG Tablet SR
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Alzolam 0.5 MG Tablet SR
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Anxit 0.5 MG Tablet SR
Micro Labs Ltd.
Anzilum 0.5 MG Tablet SR
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Trika 0.5 MG Tablet SR
Unichem Laboratories Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR

  • Anxiety

    Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Uneasiness, difficulty in sleeping, sweating of hands and feet are some of the symptoms of an anxiety disorder.

  • Panic disorder

    Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR is used in the treatment of panic disorder. Sweating, breathing problem, weakness and numbness in hands are some of the symptoms of a panic disorder.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR or other benzodiazepines.

  • Azole antifungal agents

    Co-administration of Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR and azole antifungal agents like Ketoconazole and Itraconazole should be done with extreme caution. Azole antifungal agents will increase the concentration of Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR by increasing its availability in the body. This may result in serious side effects.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    If you miss a dose of Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmajor

  • Description

    - Use of benzodiazepines with alcohol will increase the central nervous system and respiratory system depression.

  • Instructions

    - Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases the risk of severe respiratory depression and breathlessness.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Glaucoma

    severe
    Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR is known to increase the fluid pressure inside the eye in some cases. Hence, it is contraindicated in patients with acute narrow-angle glaucoma which is an eye disorder.

  • Seizure disorders

    severe
    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a known history of seizure disorders. This medicine may increase the risk of seizures. Also, suddenly stopping Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR may cause withdrawal effects and can precipitate seizures. Hence, the dose should be reduced gradually. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Food interactions

  • Consumption of grapefruit juice with this medicine is not recommended as it may lead to serious side effects.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary and only under the supervision of the doctor.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is known to be excreted into human breast milk and may cause undesired effects in the breastfed infants. Hence, it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

General warnings

  • Drug dependence

    - Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR has the tendency to cause dependency and abuse, particularly after a prolonged use or excessive dosages. Individuals with a history of alcohol or substance abuse should be monitored closely when they are on Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR. The dosage of this medicine should be tapered off gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

  • Interdose symptoms

    - The symptoms of early morning anxiety have been reported in patients who are on maintenance doses of Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR. It could be due to the development of tolerance or insufficient dose to maintain the concentration of medicine in the body. In these situations, the same dose can be divided into multiple doses and administered more frequently.

  • Suicidal tendency

    - Use of benzodiazepines in depression conditions may increase the risk of suicide. Therefore, this medicine should be used with caution and prescription size should be limited in patients with depression or suicidal tendencies.

  • Age less than 18 years

    - Use of Azox 0.5 MG Tablet SR is not recommended in individuals who are less than 18 years of age.

  • Elderly population

    - This medicine should be used with extreme caution in individuals who are 60 years old and above due to the increased risk of sedation and muscle weakness.

  • Impaired kidney and liver function

    - This medicine should be used with caution in individuals with impaired kidney function and liver function.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Causes sleepiness

How it works

This medicine binds to the chloride channels and facilitates the influx of chloride ions, thus causes hyperpolarization and stabilization of the neuronal membrane, preventing further excitation of the cell.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Benzodiazepines
Schedule
Schedule H

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