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Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR
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Product introduction
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of short-term anxiety. It can also be used to treat acute alcohol withdrawal, to relieve muscle spasm and as adjunctive therapy for seizures. This medicine relaxes the nerve cells and calms the brain.
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.
Uses of Tensyn Tablet SR
- Short term anxiety
- Alcohol withdrawal
- Muscle spasm
- Epilepsy
Benefits of Tensyn Tablet SR
In Short term anxiety
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.
In Alcohol withdrawal
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again. Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction.
In Muscle spasm
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous and it also has habit-forming potential. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
In Epilepsy
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The 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.
Side effects of Tensyn Tablet SR
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 Tensyn
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- Impaired coordination
How to use Tensyn Tablet SR
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. Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR can make you sleepy, forgetful, and have poor co-ordination. This may affect your ability to drive.
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR can make you sleepy, forgetful, and have poor co-ordination. This may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment may be required if it is to be given for a long period
Dose adjustment may be required if it is to be given for a long period
Liver
CAUTION
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR helps treat short term anxiety.
- Safety of this medicine is not established for long-term use. Do not use it for more than 4 weeks.
- 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.
- 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
Benzodiazepine Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Is Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR an antidepressant? What is it used for?
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR is not an antidepressant and belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepine. It is used to treat severe anxiety (an emotional state where you may sweat, tremble, feel anxious and have a fast heartbeat) or agitation. It is also used to treat trembling, muscle spasm due to tetanus or poisoning, seizures or fits, confusional states or anxiety associated with alcohol withdrawal. It also helps in relaxing patients before minor operations or procedures.
Q. How long does it take for Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR to start working?
It depends on what you are taking Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR for. If you are taking it to treat anxiety, you should start feeling better within a few hours, but it may take a week or two before the full benefits become evident. Similarly, if you are taking it to relieve muscle spasm you may notice a difference after 15 minutes. Your muscles will start relaxing when you keep taking Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR regularly for a few days.
Q. Does Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR?
Yes, Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR causes drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function which may adversely affect your ability to drive. Sometimes, drowsiness persists even on the following day. So, in case Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.
Q. Is it safe to take Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR and alcohol together?
No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR with alcohol may make you sleepy and your breathing may become so shallow that you may not wake up. This may even lead to death.
Q. Is Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR addictive?
People taking Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR in high doses or for a long term may become addicted to it. Also, people with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR. Therefore, Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I stop taking Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR if I start feeling better?
No, do not stop taking Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR suddenly as you may experience withdrawal effects like depression, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, sweating, upset stomach or diarrhea. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat. You may also experience mood changes, anxiety, restlessness and changes in sleep patterns. These effects may occur even after taking low doses for a short period of time.
Q. For how long should I take Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR?
The duration of treatment with Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR is mainly as short as possible. Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of treatment in order to assess the need of continuation of treatment, especially if you do not have any symptoms. In general, the treatment does not last any longer than 8-12 weeks which includes the gradual reduction of dose process.
Q. Does Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR have any effect on contraception?
Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR does not affect the functioning of any type of contraception including the birth control pills and emergency contraception. Birth control pills can keep Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR in your body for a long time and increase its effect. You can also experience bleeding in between your periods if you take Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR and birth control pills together. But your contraceptive method will still work.
Q. Is it safe to take clozapine and Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR together?
No, it is not recommended to take clozapine and Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR together because the effects of both medicines may get added together. This can result in severe drop in blood pressure, breathing problems (respiratory depression) and can even stop your heart which can lead to death.
Q. Is Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR safe to be used in elderly patients?
The dose in elderly is generally half of the dose recommended to young people. This is because Tensyn 40mg Tablet SR causes muscle relaxation which can make the patient fall down, which may further lead to fractures.
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Name: Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 14/486, Sunder Vihar, Outer Ring , Road, Paschim Vihar, New, Delhi-110 087, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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