Xycalm 0.5mg Tablet
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Manufactured By Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Composition Alprazolam (0.5mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Description:
Xycalm 0.5mg 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.
Uses / Indications:
Anxiety ,Panic disorder
Interactions / Warnings:
Xycalm 0.5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
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A: Xycalm 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 Xycalm safe?
A: Xycalm is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Is Xycalm addictive (habit-forming)?
A: Yes, the use of Xycalm has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Xycalm is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.
Q: Is Xycalm an opioid?
A: No, Xycalm is not an opioid, it belongs to a class of substances called benzodiazepines.
Q: Is Xycalm an anti-depressant?
A: No, Xycalm is not an anti-depressant. It is used to relieve excess anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression.
Q: Is Xycalm a narcotic substance?
A: No, Xycalm 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 Xycalm for a hangover?
A: No, Xycalm is not indicated for managing a hangover. Rather, Xycalm should not be taken with alcohol as both the substances can cause excessive sleep (sedation) and depress your brain.
Q: Can I take Xycalm for anxiety?
A: Yes, Xycalm 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 Xycalm for heart palpitations?
A: No, Xycalm is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Xycalm should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Xycalm for alcohol withdrawal?
A: No, Xycalm is not indicated for the management of alcohol withdrawal.
Q: Does Xycalm reduce blood pressure?
A: Lowering of blood pressure is seen if you take more than prescribed dose of Xycalm. Please consult your doctor if you experience excessive fall in blood pressure while you are taking Xycalm.
Q: Does Xycalm make you sleepy?
A: Yes, Xycalm makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Xycalm. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Xycalm and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.
Q: Does Xycalm expire?
A: Yes, Xycalm like any other medicine has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.
Q: Does Xycalm cause weight gain?
A: Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Xycalm. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Xycalm.
Q: Can the use of Xycalm cause hair loss?
A: It has not been reported to cause hair loss. Talk to your doctor if you experience this while taking Xycalm. As it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q: Can I take Xycalm with hydrocodone?
A: Xycalm should not be taken with hydrocodone. Xycalm 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 Xycalm with paracetamol?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Xycalm 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 Xycalm with prednisone?
A: Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Xycalm and hence decrease the levels of Xycalm in the body which may decrease the effect of Xycalm and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.
Q: Can I take Xycalm with clonazepam?
A: Xycalm 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 Xycalm with oxycodone?
A: Xycalm should not be taken with oxycodone. Xycalm 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 Xycalm with tramadol?
A: Xycalm should not be taken with tramadol. Xycalm 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 Xycalm with ibuprofen?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Xycalm 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 Xycalm with sertraline?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Xycalm 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 Xycalm with buspirone?
A: No, interactions have been reported between Xycalm 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 Xycalm for the rest of my life?
A: No, Xycalm should be taken only for a prescribed duration at prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.
Q: Can I take Xycalm for pain?
A: No, Xycalm 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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