Etifine

What is Etifine?

Etifine is an on-prescription medicine for patients suffering from anxiety & depression. Manufactured by Healing Pharma, it is one of the most prescribed drugs to treat anxiety.

This medicine is also considered an effective treatment for sleep disorders. Etifine is often referred to as its generic name Etizolam. The medicinal formation of Etifine is identical to benzodiazepine drugs.

Note: Even if you experience a lack of sleep or undergo anxiety & depression, don’t use this medicine unless prescribed. Consuming this medicine could be extremely harmful when taken on self-assessment.

Dosage Availability

Etifine is available in different dosages with less or more Etizolam content. Based on the severity of the patient’s condition & the need for treatment, the respective dosage can be prescribed by the doctor.

Here are the common dosages available in the market:

• Etifine 0.25mg
• Etifine 0.5mg
• Etifine 1 mg
• Etifine 2 mg

The patient may be prescribed 0.25mg as the initial dose & it can be increased if the need arises.

What is Etifine used for?

Etifine (Etizolam) is mainly prescribed to patients suffering from severe sleep disorder issues. It is an effective medication that works as a sedative & helps in curing anxiety too.

People who have got panic attacks or suffer from extreme fear repeatedly get help from Etifine to stay normal. Etifine is one of the best medicines that calm down the patient’s anxious behavior effectively.

How does Etifine Work?

Etifine is a thienotriazolodiazepine, an analog of benzodiazepines. The active ingredient i.e. Etizolam aids the progressive medical conditions of depression & anxiety in the human body.

This medicine acts as a gaunt muscle relaxant & performs the major role of being an anticonvulsant.

The entire body mechanism is controlled by the brain that works on neurotransmitters. Our responses & emotions are all transmitted to the brain by neurons. This activity is dependent on the external stimuli that are responsible to excite the neurons accordingly.

The neurotransmitters behave haphazardly when a person is anxious or fearful. Our entire nervous system is affected by such behavioral change & it can be easily recognized by certain physical changes too. They are:

• Increase in the Heart-beat
• Faster Breathing
• Shiver and so on

Depending on individuals, the above-mentioned conditions could be different.

Whenever our body experiences such sudden emotions, the nervous system responds with a defense system that directs our body to calm down. The neurotransmitter named GABA shoulders the responsibility of passing on relaxation & calmness messages to the brain.

By using Etifine, GABA is passed on faster to the brain to nullify anxiousness & fear. We repeat here, Etifine will only speed-up the transmission of GABA so that the patient gets to calm down than he/she can.

Side-Effects of Etifine (Etizolam)

• Dizziness
• Drowsy/sleepy
• Headache
• Lethargic
• Muscular Weakness
• Hampered Productivity
• Change in sexual desires
• Compromise over decision-making skills
• Stomach cramps

Can you see anxiety & depression treated by Etifine?

Yes. Etifine (Etizolam) treats anxiety & depression greatly among the patients suffering from the following conditions:

• Severe anxiety – Calmness is felt when Etifine is used during an anxiousness
• Panic attacks – Etifine acts as a sedative that calms down the person in case of panic attacks
• Insomnia – Irregular sleep cycles can be brought back to track using Etifine

How to use Etifine?

Take Etifine in the dosage prescribed by the doctor.

Do not crush or chew the Etifine tablet. Swallow Etifine as a whole with a glass of water. Ensure that you take this medicine as scheduled. In case, if you miss or skip the dosage then you may continue with the next scheduled dose. But, make sure that you don’t miss taking this medicine repeatedly else you might not observe the expected effectiveness.

FAQs

1) Is Etifine safe?

Yes, Etifine is safe to use by the patients in the prescribed dosage. If you think the prescribed dosage is not working for you, you may consult the doctor & get a higher dosage prescribed.

2) Do I need to take Etifine at the same time daily?

Timing is very important if you are taking Etifine. Make sure to stick to the time constraint to see the positive effects of Etifine.

3) What happens if I overdose on Etifine?

The patient should use Etifine as and when prescribed by the doctor. In case, if you overdose the medicine, you may witness the following symptoms:

• Breathing troubles
• Mood swings
• Low pulse-rate
• Sleepiness
• Muscular Weakness

4) Can I take Etifine on an empty stomach?

Etifine is not affected by food consumption. You may take it either on empty stomach or after meals. The effectiveness of the medicine will not be affected by food.

5) Can I use Etifine During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding?

This should be discussed with the doctor while getting prescribed with Etifine. The effects of Etifine among pregnant women or during breastfeeding are unknown. Hence, you should discuss it with the doctor if you’re pregnant or breastfeed your child.

6) Which Medicines should be Avoided while using Etifine?

Etifine conflicts with the following medicines:

• Cisapride
• Ketoconazole
• Clonidine
• Clozapine
• Metoclopramide
• Cetirizine
• Disulfiram
• Morphine

If you are allergic to any medicines or consume any of the above-mentioned medicines, discuss with your doctor before starting to take Etifine.