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Lobazam 10mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Lobazam 10mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and severe anxiety. It works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Lobazam 10mg Tablet is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.
Lobazam 10mg Tablet is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.
Uses of Lobazam Tablet
Benefits of Lobazam Tablet
In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
Lobazam 10mg Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms of seizures, such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. This medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Therefore, do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
In Treatment of Severe anxiety
Lobazam 10mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Therefore, it helps one to go about their 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 with the doctor.
Side effects of Lobazam 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 Lobazam
- Constipation
- Sleepiness
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
- Sedation
- Speech disorder
- Decreased appetite
- Irritability
- Aggression
- Restlessness
- Drug tolerance
- Difficulty in paying attention
- Tremors
- Abnormality of voluntary movements
How to use Lobazam 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. Lobazam 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Lobazam 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lobazam 10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lobazam 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Short-term use is not expected to cause any adverse effects in the breastfed baby, especially if the baby is older than 2 months. During long-term use, monitor for possible sleepiness.
Short-term use is not expected to cause any adverse effects in the breastfed baby, especially if the baby is older than 2 months. During long-term use, monitor for possible sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lobazam 10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel sleepy or have concentration or memory problems after taking Lobazam 10mg Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
You may feel sleepy or have concentration or memory problems after taking Lobazam 10mg Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lobazam 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lobazam 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Lobazam 10mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Lobazam 10mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Lobazam 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lobazam 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Lobazam 10mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
Limited information is available on use of Lobazam 10mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
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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.
- Inform your doctor if you notice sores or blisters on your skin, lips, or inside your mouth.
- 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
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Lobazam 10mg Tablet
Once A Day
78%
Twice A Day
19%
Thrice A Day
2%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Lobazam Tablet for?
Insomnia
100%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
100%
FAQs
Q. Is Lobazam 10mg Tablet habit forming?
Yes, Lobazam 10mg Tablet can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment; it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.
Q. Can Lobazam 10mg Tablet make me sleepy?
Yes, Lobazam 10mg Tablet can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.
Q. How long does Lobazam 10mg Tablet take to work?
Lobazam 10mg Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Lobazam 10mg Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.
Q. Is Lobazam 10mg Tablet the same as clonazepam?
No, Lobazam 10mg Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
Q. How long does Lobazam 10mg Tablet withdrawal last?
Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping Lobazam 10mg Tablet. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.
Q. Can I stop taking Lobazam 10mg Tablet?
No, do not stop taking Lobazam 10mg Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping Lobazam 10mg Tablet may cause unwanted effects known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of clobazam needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it. Therefore, it is important that you consult your doctor first.
Q. What if more than the recommended dose of Lobazam 10mg Tablet is taken?
Taking more than the recommended doses of Lobazam 10mg Tablet can affect in different ways, and the patient should seek immediate medical help. In mild cases, it may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, mental confusion, and tiredness. Whereas, in more serious cases, the symptoms may include the complete loss of control of bodily movements, decreased muscle tone, low blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma in rare cases, and death in very rare cases.
Q. Can using Lobazam 10mg Tablet cause a decrease in the blood pressure?
Generally, the use of Lobazam 10mg Tablet does not cause a decrease in the blood pressure, but taking more than the recommended doses of Lobazam 10mg Tablet may cause a fall in the blood pressure
Q. Can Lobazam 10mg Tablet make me tired?
Lobazam 10mg Tablet may cause tiredness along with muscle weakness. In case you experience tiredness or if tiredness persists for a long time, then you should consult your doctor.
Q. Does Lobazam 10mg Tablet cause depression?
No, Lobazam 10mg Tablet dose not cause depression, but it can cause recurrence of pre-existing depression.
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Porters RJ, Meldrum BS. Antiseizure Drugs. Sedative-Hypnotic Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 415.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 293-94.
Marketer details
Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: 90, Delhi - Jaipur Road, Sector 32, Gurugram, Haryana 122001
Country of origin: India
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