Prolet 12.5 Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Prolet 12.5 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates. It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). They also have hypnotic properties. This means, they slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy or dizzy.
Prolet 12.5 Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy, reduce pressure in the brain (intracranial pressure), andalso to make one sleepy for major surgeries
Prolet 12.5 Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy, reduce pressure in the brain (intracranial pressure), andalso to make one sleepy for major surgeries
Uses of Prolet Tablet
Benefits of Prolet Tablet
In Epilepsy/Seizures
Prolet 12.5 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.
Side effects of Prolet 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 Prolet
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Vertigo
- Low energy
- Impaired coordination
- Visual impairment
- Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
- Headache
- Dizziness
How to use Prolet 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. Prolet 12.5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Prolet Tablet works
Prolet 12.5 Tablet is a barbiturate. It controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Prolet 12.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Prolet 12.5 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
Prolet 12.5 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.
Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.
Driving
UNSAFE
Prolet 12.5 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Prolet 12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Prolet 12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Prolet 12.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prolet 12.5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Take your medication regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- It makes you feel dizzy and drowsy. Avoid driving and activity requiring mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor the level of blood cells in your blood while taking this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you notice mood changes and suicidal thoughts while taking Prolet 12.5 Tablet.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly, as it can reverse the seizures.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Barbituric Acid Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Barbiturate
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Prolet 12.5 Tablet habit forming?
Yes, if you use Prolet 12.5 Tablet for a long time, you may become dependent on it. Moreover, stopping the medicine suddenly may also lead to withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, you must inform your doctor before stopping the Prolet 12.5 Tablet.
Can I stop taking Prolet 12.5 Tablet?
Do not stop taking Prolet 12.5 Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor advises so. Suddenly stopping Prolet 12.5 Tablet may cause unwanted effects commonly known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of Prolet 12.5 Tablet needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it.
What should I tell my doctor before taking this medicine?
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures, medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., warfarin), birth control pills, medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g., chloramphenicol, metronidazole, and doxycycline), medicines to control viral infection (e.g., nelfinavir), and asthma medicines (e.g., theophylline and montelukast), etc. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further, you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems, kidney problems, lung problems, or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).
What should I avoid while taking Prolet 12.5 Tablet?
If Prolet 12.5 Tablet makes you feel sleepy, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should be avoided since taking both together may cause excessive sleepiness. You should avoid getting pregnant since Prolet 12.5 Tablet is associated with an increased risk of abnormalities in babies.
What are the serious side effects of using Prolet 12.5 Tablet? How can I check for these side effects?
Severe allergic reactions, skin reactions, abnormalities in blood cells, and worsening of seizures are some of the serious side effects of Prolet 12.5 Tablet. Severe allergic reactions may result in difficulty in breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or hives. Skin reactions may cause redness, pain, ulcers, blisters, shedding the outer layer of skin. If you have an abnormality of the blood cells, your skin may appear pale. Additionally you may suffer from abnormal bleeding or frequent bruising, fever, or sore throat.
Can Prolet 12.5 Tablet cause headache?
Though headache is not a very common side effect of Prolet 12.5 Tablet, it can occur in a few patients.
Does Prolet 12.5 Tablet affect blood pressure?
No, Prolet 12.5 Tablet does not have any effect on blood pressure.
Can I take Prolet 12.5 Tablet and propranolol together?
While taking propranolol and Prolet 12.5 Tablet together, your blood pressure should be monitored as Prolet 12.5 Tablet may interfere with working of propranolol. Your doctor may modify your dose if needed.
How should I store this medicine?
Keep it in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C. Do not leave it on a windowsill or in the car on hot days. Keep it out of reach of children.
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