Zallpam 1mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat anxiety. It alters brain activity, calms it, and provides relief from panic attacks by relaxing the nerves.

Zallpam 1mg Tablet is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.

Uses of Zallpam Tablet

Treatment of Anxiety
Treatment of Panic disorder

Benefits of Zallpam Tablet

In Treatment of Anxiety

Zallpam 1mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable. It will therefore help you go about your 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 it with your doctor.

In Treatment of Panic disorder

Zallpam 1mg Tablet can help relieve symptoms of many panic disorders including panic attacks. It can help you feel calmer and improve your ability to deal with problems. Do not stop taking it, even when you feel better unless your doctor advises you to.

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Side effects of Zallpam 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 Zallpam

Lightheadedness
Drowsiness

How to use Zallpam 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. Zallpam 1mg 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 Zallpam 1mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zallpam 1mg 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

Zallpam 1mg 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

Zallpam 1mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zallpam 1mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zallpam 1mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Zallpam 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zallpam 1mg 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

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, tremor, and confusion.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzodiazepines Derivative

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Benzodiazepines

FAQs

What is Zallpam 1mg Tablet used for?

Zallpam 1mg Tablet is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not to be used for mild anxiety associated with the stress of day to day life situations.

Is Zallpam 1mg Tablet safe?

Zallpam 1mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Is Zallpam 1mg Tablet addictive (habit-forming)?

Yes, the use of Zallpam 1mg Tablet has addictive potential. Its use is associated with the risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Zallpam 1mg Tablet is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.

Is Zallpam 1mg Tablet an opioid?

No, Zallpam 1mg Tablet is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.

Is Zallpam 1mg Tablet an anti-depressant?

No, Zallpam 1mg Tablet is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.

Is Zallpam 1mg Tablet a narcotic substance?

No, Zallpam 1mg Tablet is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.

Can I take Zallpam 1mg Tablet for a hangover?

No, Zallpam 1mg Tablet is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Zallpam 1mg Tablet should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.

Can I take Zallpam 1mg Tablet for anxiety?

Yes, Zallpam 1mg Tablet is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not recommended for mild anxiety associated with the stress of day to day life situations.

Does Zallpam 1mg Tablet reduce blood pressure?

Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than the prescribed dose of Zallpam 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Zallpam 1mg Tablet.

Does Zallpam 1mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Yes, Zallpam 1mg Tablet makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Zallpam 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Zallpam 1mg Tablet and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.

Does Zallpam 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Zallpam 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor if you experience a disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Zallpam 1mg Tablet.

Can I take Zallpam 1mg Tablet with hydrocodone?

Zallpam 1mg Tablet should not be taken with hydrocodone. Zallpam 1mg Tablet belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tendency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Can I take Zallpam 1mg Tablet with paracetamol?

No, interactions have been reported between Zallpam 1mg Tablet and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Can I take Zallpam 1mg Tablet for the rest of my life?

No, Zallpam 1mg Tablet should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

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