Colam 0.25mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Ortin Laboratories Ltd
Composition Alprazolam (0.25mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Colam 0.25mg Tablet is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders like unexpected extreme fear and tension due to stress. It is recommended to start with a small dosage and increase it gradually. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like seizures, aggressive behavior, blurred vision, etc.
Uses / Indications:
Anxiety ,Panic disorder
Interactions / Warnings:
Colam 0.25mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
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A: Colam 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 stress of day today life situations.
Q: Is Colam safe?
A: Colam is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Colam addictive (habit-forming)?
A: Yes, the use of Colam has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Colam is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q: Is Colam an opioid?
A: No, Colam is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q: Is Colam an anti-depressant?
A: No, Colam is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q: Is Colam a narcotic substance?
A: No, Colam is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to the class of medicines known as benzodiazepines and is used for the treatment of anxiety.
Q: Can I take Colam for a hangover?
A: No, Colam is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Colam should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q: Can I take Colam for anxiety?
A: Yes, Colam 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 stress of day today life situations.
Q: Can I take Colam for heart palpitations?
A: No, Colam is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Colam should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Colam for alcohol withdrawal?
A: No, Colam is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.
Q: Does Colam reduce blood pressure?
A: Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Colam. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Colam.
Q: Does Colam make you sleepy?
A: Yes, Colam makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Colam. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Colam and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q: Does Colam expire?
A: Yes, Colam like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.
Q: Does Colam cause weight gain?
A: Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Colam. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Colam.
Q: Can the use of Colam cause hair loss?
A: It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Colam. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Can I take Colam with hydrocodone?
A: Colam should not be taken with hydrocodone. Colam belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Colam with paracetamol?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Colam and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Colam with prednisone?
A: Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Colam and hence decrease the levels of Colam in the body which may decrease the effect of Colam and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Colam with clonazepam?
A: Colam should not be taken with clonazepam as both the medicines belong to the same class of medicines called benzodiazepines. When taken together, they can cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Colam with oxycodone?
A: Colam should not be taken with oxycodone. Colam belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and oxycodone belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Colam with tramadol?
A: Colam should not be taken with tramadol. Colam belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and tramadol belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Colam with ibuprofen?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Colam and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Colam with sertraline?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Colam and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Colam with buspirone?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Colam and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Colam for the rest of my life?
A: No, Colam should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Colam for pain?
A: No, Colam is not indicated for the treatment of any kind of pain. It belongs to the class of benzodiazepines and is indicated for the treatment of anxiety.
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