Etilaam

What is Etilaam (Etizolam)?

Etilaam is a popular anti-anxiety medication. It is also prescribed to treat sleep disorders. Thanks to the effectiveness of its core ingredient Etizolam, it is gaining a global presence in the medical market.

It is a highly recognized drug used to prevent, control, and treat conditions like anxiety, insomnia, depressive symptoms, and panic attacks.

Though Etilaam is available in different dosage formations from low to high, it should be consumed following the prescription given by the doctor. Depending on the severity of health (physically & mentally), the respective dosage is prescribed. Sometimes, this medicine cannot be prescribed at all if the patient’s condition does not permit.

Active Ingredient: Etizolam

Manufacturer: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Drug Therapeutic Class: Hypnotics, Sedative & Anxiolytics

Dosage Availability

• Etilaam 0.25mg
• Etilaam 0.5mg
• Etilaam 1mg

What is Etilaam used for?

Etilaam is mainly used as an antidepressant medicine to reverse the effects of anxiety for the patient. The patient can sleep well after using the prescribed dosage of Etilaam.

The main function of Etilaam is to act as a relaxant that calms down the mind.

How do Etilaam works?

To understand the working of Etilaam, you should understand the response system of the brain.

The brain has several neurotransmitters for to and fro message transmission in the human body. Any sensibility is responded to with neurotransmitters. Whenever the situation of anxiety is faced, chemical transmission happens via GABA.

The immune system reacts quickly to slow down the heart rate & relax the mind. Etilaam works by accelerating the transmission of GABA so that the relaxation gets quick.

How to use Etilaam?

• Etilaam is an oral medicine available as a tablet. It should be taken as one whole tablet per dosage with a glass of water (Note: Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet)
• This medicine can be used before or after taking meals
• The dosage timings should be strictly followed & care should be taken that the dosage is not missed or skipped
• Do not panic if you miss or skip taking Etilaam. You may continue with the next scheduled dose

Side-effects of Etilaam

The following are the side-effects of Etilaam:

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Drowsy/sleepy
• Headache
• Lethargic
• Hampered Productivity
• Change in sexual desires
• Stomach cramps
• Muscular Weakness
• Low Heart Rate

Care Instructions

• Avoid alcohol consumption while you undergo treatment with Etilaam. The patient feels sleepy and drowsy after taking Etilaam so it can be dangerous when taken in combination with alcohol.
• Do not perform any activity that demands attention because muscle weakness & lethargic feelings can be experienced after having Etilaam
• Do not continue medicine or stop using it based on self-decision

FAQs

1) When should I take Etilaam?

One should use Etilaam only when the doctor prescribes it. Take the medicine on time & complete the entire course of Etilaam. Visit the doctor as scheduled to track the progress.

2) Can I buy Etilaam online?

Yes. Etilaam is a popular medication available to buy online as well as from local medical stores. But, you should only buy this drug after getting a prescription from the doctor.

3) Can I use Etilaam as a sleeping pill?

Sleepiness or drowsiness is the possible side effects of Etilaam that disappear as the effect of the medicine diminishes in the body. It is not a sleeping pill but treats sleep disorders effectively.

4) What to do if Etilaam’s side effects appear frequently?

If you see Etilaam side effects more frequently then you should talk to the doctor immediately. The common side effects are mentioned above but you should not take the risk if you see severe adverse effects continuously. Sometimes, the risk can be extended to coma too. So, you better seek medical guidance immediately.

5) Which medicines can conflict with Etilaam?

Not all medicines can sync with Etizolam. If you are taking any medicines, discuss them with your doctor. Ask your doctor for special instructions & medicine names that conflict with Etilaam.

6) Can Etilaam be used during pregnancy?

The effects of Etilaam during pregnancy or breastfeeding are unknown. Disclose this to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeed so that they can decide whether to prescribe Etilaam or not.