Anoxa10mg
Tablet
Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Anoxa may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Anoxa is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in som... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Anoxa is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Anoxa may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Anoxa may affect how your muscles work or may make you feel sleepy or forgetfu... View More |
| Kidney | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Anoxa is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Anoxa is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Anoxa should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anoxa may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Anoxa is no... View More |
Introduction
Anoxa is a prescription medicine that relieves symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, fatigue, sweating, increas... View More
Uses of Anoxa
- Short term anxiety
- Alcohol withdrawal
Side effects of Anoxa
- Altered libido
- Dizziness
- Edema (swelling)
- Lethargy
- Nausea
- Rash
- Slurred speech
- Tremor
How to use Anoxa
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. Anoxa may be taken with or... View More
How Anoxa works
Anoxa is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the ... View More
What if you forget to take Anoxa?
If you miss a dose of Anoxa, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your reg... View More
- 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.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremo... View More
Indication
Anxiety, Insomnia, Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Anxiety Mild/moderate: 10-15 mg 3-4 times/day. Severe, agitation or assoc with depression: 15-30 mg 3-4 times/day. Insomnia associated with a... View More
Child Dose
Oral Anxiety Child >12 years Mild/moderate: 10-15 mg 3-4 times/day. Severe, agitation or assoc with depression: 15-30 mg 3-4 times/day.
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
Contraindication
Not for the treatment of psychoses. Pregnancy and lactation. Hypersensitivity, Acute alcohol intoxication, Myasthenia gravis (allowable in limited circu... View More
Mode of Action
Oxazepam is a short-acting benzodiazepine. It increases neuronal membrane permeability to Cl ions by binding to stereospecific benzodiazepine receptors ... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ CV or cerebrovascular disease, acute narrow-angle glaucoma, suicidal tendencies, history of drug abuse or acute alcoholism, myasthenia gravis... View More
Side Effect
Sleep and visual disturbances, drowsiness, dizziness, vertigo, lethargy, headache, tremor, ataxia, mild paradoxical reactions (e.g. excitement, stimulat... View More
Interaction
Additive CNS depressant effects w/ barbiturates, antipsychotics, sedatives/hypnotics, anxiolytics, antidepressants, sedative antihistamines, anticonvuls... View More
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