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Lobazam MD 5 Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and severe anxiety. It works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.
Uses of Lobazam Tablet MD
Benefits of Lobazam Tablet MD
In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms of seizures, such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. This medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Therefore, do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
In Treatment of Severe anxiety
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Therefore, it helps one to go about their daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems; so, do not stop taking it without discussing with the doctor.
Side effects of Lobazam Tablet MD
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 Lobazam
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
- Sedation
- Speech disorder
- Decreased appetite
- Irritability
- Aggression
- Restlessness
- Drug tolerance
- Difficulty in paying attention
- Tremors
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
How to use Lobazam Tablet MD
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Lobazam MD 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Short-term use is not expected to cause any adverse effects in the breastfed baby, especially if the baby is older than 2 months. During long-term use, monitor for possible sleepiness.
Short-term use is not expected to cause any adverse effects in the breastfed baby, especially if the baby is older than 2 months. During long-term use, monitor for possible sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel sleepy or have concentration or memory problems after taking Lobazam MD 5 Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
You may feel sleepy or have concentration or memory problems after taking Lobazam MD 5 Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lobazam MD 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Lobazam MD 5 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Lobazam MD 5 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lobazam MD 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Lobazam MD 5 Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
Limited information is available on use of Lobazam MD 5 Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick tips
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you notice sores or blisters on your skin, lips, or inside your mouth.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Lobazam MD 5 Tablet
Once A Day
76%
Twice A Day
22%
Thrice A Day
1%
Please rate Lobazam MD 5 Tablet on price
Not Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
Is Lobazam MD 5 Tablet habit forming?
Yes, Lobazam MD 5 Tablet can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment; it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.
Can Lobazam MD 5 Tablet make me sleepy?
Yes, Lobazam MD 5 Tablet can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.
How long does Lobazam MD 5 Tablet take to work?
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Lobazam MD 5 Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.
Is Lobazam MD 5 Tablet the same as clonazepam?
No, Lobazam MD 5 Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
How long does Lobazam MD 5 Tablet withdrawal last?
Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping Lobazam MD 5 Tablet. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.
Can I stop taking Lobazam MD 5 Tablet?
No, do not stop taking Lobazam MD 5 Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping Lobazam MD 5 Tablet may cause unwanted effects known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of clobazam needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it. Therefore, it is important that you consult your doctor first.
What if more than the recommended dose of Lobazam MD 5 Tablet is taken?
Taking more than the recommended doses of Lobazam MD 5 Tablet can affect in different ways, and the patient should seek immediate medical help. In mild cases, it may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, mental confusion, and tiredness. Whereas, in more serious cases, the symptoms may include the complete loss of control of bodily movements, decreased muscle tone, low blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma in rare cases, and death in very rare cases.
Can using Lobazam MD 5 Tablet cause a decrease in the blood pressure?
Generally, the use of Lobazam MD 5 Tablet does not cause a decrease in the blood pressure, but taking more than the recommended doses of Lobazam MD 5 Tablet may cause a fall in the blood pressure
Can Lobazam MD 5 Tablet make me tired?
Lobazam MD 5 Tablet may cause tiredness along with muscle weakness. In case you experience tiredness or if tiredness persists for a long time, then you should consult your doctor.
Does Lobazam MD 5 Tablet cause depression?
No, Lobazam MD 5 Tablet dose not cause depression, but it can cause recurrence of pre-existing depression.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Country of origin: India
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