asizolam 0.25mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is asizolam 0.25mg tablet used for?
Anxifit 50mg Tablet (Etizolam) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Etizolam (0.25mg), which Enhances the inhibitory effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) by binding to . Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Etizolam
- Manufacturer: Shiron Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ asizolam 0.25mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Short-term management of anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and insomnia; adjunctive treatment for depression with anxiety.
Off-label uses: Restless legs syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, catatonia, and as a muscle relaxant.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Etizolam |
| Brand Name | Anxifit 50mg Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Shiron Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Benzodiazepines |
| Route of Administration | Oral. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC) in a dry place, protected from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Enhances the inhibitory effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) by binding to benzodiazepine receptors on GABA-A receptors, increasing chloride ion channel opening frequency.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take asizolam 0.25mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of asizolam 0.25mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Ataxia
- Slurred speech
- Headache
- Blurred vision
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Respiratory depression
- Paradoxical reactions (agitation, aggression)
- Physical dependence
- Withdrawal seizures
- Suicidal ideation
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Jaundice
- Blood dyscrasias
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Major | Enhanced sedation and respiratory depression |
| Opioids | Major | Increased risk of profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death |
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased etizolam plasma concentration due to CYP3A4 inhibition |
| Rifampin | Major | Decreased etizolam efficacy due to CYP3A4 induction |
| Antacids | Moderate | Reduced absorption of etizolam |
| Oral Contraceptives | Moderate | May increase etizolam half-life |
| Grapefruit Juice | Minor | May increase etizolam levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CNS Depressants (e.g., alcohol, opioids, barbiturates)
- CYP3A4 Inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, ritonavir)
- CYP3A4 Inducers (e.g., rifampin, carbamazepine)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Antacids
- Oral Contraceptives
- Theophylline
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Disulfiram
- Grapefruit Juice
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase plasma levels; high-fat meals may delay absorption.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Additive CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to etizolam or other benzodiazepines; severe respiratory insufficiency; myasthenia gravis; narrow-angle glaucoma; severe hepatic impairment; pregnancy (especially first trimester); breastfeeding.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Monitor for sedation, respiratory depression, dependence, and withdrawal symptoms; periodic liver function tests.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; etizolam is excreted in breast milk and may cause sedation in the infant.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; gastric lavage if recent ingestion; administer flumazenil (benzodiazepine antagonist) with caution due to risk of seizures.
โฐ Missed Dose
If missed, take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.