Shant

Vhl Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

Composition for Shant Products

Shant Products are primarily used for

Short term anxiety, Insomnia

About Shant Products

Uses of Shant Products

Etizolam is used in the treatment of short term anxiety and insomnia.

Shant Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Shant are Altered libido, Confusion, Depression, Drowsiness, Fainting, Headache, Muscle coordination impaired, Muscle weakness, Sedation, Slurred speech, Tremors, Visual impairment.

How Shant Products work

Etizolam is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Patient Concerns about Shant Products

Frequently asked questions about Shant Products

Frequently asked questions about Etizolam

Q. Does Shant 0.5mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, there are several reports mentioning the abuse potential of Shant 0.5mg Tablet. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients prone to drug abuse.
Q. What are the advantages of Shant 0.5mg Tablet over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?
As compared to other benzodiazepines, Shant 0.5mg Tablet has lesser sedative effects, lower dependence, and lower tolerance. However, long-term use can reduce the effectivity of the medicine and may cause dependence and addiction.
Q. What happens if you stop taking Shant 0.5mg Tablet suddenly?
Stopping Shant 0.5mg Tablet suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms which may include anxiety, insomnia, headache, dizziness, ringing sound in ear (tinnitus), eating disorder (anorexia), vomiting, nausea, tremor, weakness, excessive sweating (perspiration), irritability, hypersensitivity to visual and auditory stimuli. Stopping the medicine suddenly may also cause palpitations, fast heart rate and postural hypotension (drop in blood pressure on standing). In severe and rare cases of withdrawal from high doses, patients may develop seizures, mental disorder (psychosis), agitation, confusion, and hallucinations.
Q. How long does Shant 0.5mg Tablet take to work?
Oral doses of Shant 0.5mg Tablet begin working within 30-60 minutes and peak at 3-4 hours. The medicine remains in the body for 6-8 hours although higher doses can last longer.
Q. Is Shant 0.5mg Tablet a muscle relaxant?
Yes, like benzodiazepines, it causes muscle relaxation, but otherwise it is mainly used for anxiety.
Q. Is Shant 0.5mg Tablet good for sleep?
Like other benzodiazepines, it causes sleepiness but is mainly used for anxiety disorder. It increases total sleep time and decreases the proportion of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, wherein your eyes move quickly in different directions. Shant 0.5mg Tablet had no effect on sleep latency (amount of time it takes you to go from being fully awake to being asleep).
Q. Is Shant 0.5mg Tablet an antidepressant?
No, Shant 0.5mg Tablet is not an antidepressant. It is used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder with depressive symptoms. But, it may affect patient's mood.

Products for Shant

Shant 0.5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Vhl Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
MRP
60
Not Available
Shant 0.25mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Vhl Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
MRP
40
Not Available
Shant 1mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
Vhl Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
MRP
100
Not Available

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