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Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used for the treatment of anxiety disorder. It alters the chemicals in the brain that cause symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, fatigue, sweating, increased heart rate, and unwanted or racing thoughts.

Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, common cold, back pain, joint pain, coordination impaired, depression, fatigue, memory impairment. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Before taking it, inform your doctor if you are suffering from thyroid or kidney problems, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, glaucoma, or any heart problems. You should not take this medicine if you are under the influence of alcohol or any sleep-inducing, cough, and/ or allergy medication. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses of Altonil LS Tablet


Side effects of Altonil LS Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Altonil LS

  • Headache
  • Common cold
  • Back pain
  • Joint pain
  • Drowsiness
  • Impaired coordination
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Memory impairment
  • Yawning

How to use Altonil LS Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Altonil LS Tablet works

Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines. Melatonin is a natural hormone which regulates the sleep-wake cycle and helps you fall asleep. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. This is how it works to treat anxiety disorder.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorder.
  • You may feel that Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet is not helping you straightaway. This is because it can take few weeks before you feel the full benefit. It is important that you continue to take it.
  • If you develop any depressing or suicidal thoughts or ideas, you should let your doctor know about them as soon as possible.
  • If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment, it is important to tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking Altonil LS 10mg/0.25mg Tablet.
  • Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS

Patient concerns

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i am suffering from anxiety disorder and i am on anxiety medications does ayurveda has any treatment for anxiety disorder
Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari
Ayurveda
Yes, Panchkarma is the best you should take sitting of sirodhara
Generalized anxiety disorder problem
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Anxiety is the result of a hyperarousal state of nervous system due to a low threshold for threat perception. In simpler words, it's an ongoing flight or fight response. It can elicit a neuro-hormonal response understood as Flight or Fright reaction kicking in physiological cascade of symptoms ranging from palpitations, tachycardia, breathlessness, increased bowel movement, increase frequency of urination, dizziness, muscle tension or pain, trembling, dizziness, blurring of vision to restlessness, confusion and fainting spells. Chronic stress causes prolonged anxiety response with the consequences of slowed me ration, lack of concentration, headaches, fluctuations in blood pressure and increased wear and tear of body tissues. Identifying your stressors, learning to deal with them, de stressing regularly by doing something that makes one feel good, yoga and meditation are some non pharmacological strategies to deal with it. If the condition is persisting for a long time, it's better to see a psychiatrist.
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References

  1. O’Donnell JM, Bies RR, Shelton RC. Drug Therapy of Depression and Anxiety Disorders. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education; 2018. pp. 267-277.

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Name: Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd
Address: Alteus Biogenics Pvt. Ltd., 14-B Dover Lane, Kolkata - 700029, WB, India.
Country of origin: India

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