Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet
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Introduction of Calm Tablet
Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. It is a combination medicine which calms the brain by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells. It also blocks the action of a chemical messenger in the brain that affects thoughts and mood.
Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of benzodiazepines and typical antipsychotics.
Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of benzodiazepines and typical antipsychotics.
Uses of Calm Tablet
Benefits of Calm Tablet
In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.
Side effects of Calm 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 Calm
- Sedation
- Confusion
- Weight gain
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Memory impairment
- Urinary retention
- Dizziness
- Increased prolactin level in blood
- Tiredness
- Tremors
- Muscle stiffness
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
How to use Calm 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. Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet 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 some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet make u feel dizzy, drowsy or can cause blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.
Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet make u feel dizzy, drowsy or can cause blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.
Kidney
CAUTION
Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Calm Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
Calm Tablet
- Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet is used for the treatment of schizophrenia.
- It is better to take Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet at night as this medicine may produce drowsiness or sleepiness.
- Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
- Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Calm 1mg/10mg Tablet can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when you are outdoors.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
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