ANXOZAP 15MG TABLET

Uses and Benefits of ANXOZAP 15MG TABLET (Oxazepam 15 mg)

Anxozap 15 Tablet is a prescription medicine containing Oxazepam 15 mg, marketed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. It belongs to the benzodiazepine class of medicines and is used for short-term relief of anxiety and management of certain alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

• Short-Term Anxiety Relief: Helps reduce excessive worry, nervousness, restlessness and tension.
• Anxiety-Related Symptoms: May help relieve irritability, agitation and physical symptoms associated with anxiety.
• Alcohol Withdrawal: Helps manage anxiety, agitation and tremors associated with alcohol withdrawal when prescribed as part of medically supervised treatment.
• Calming Effect: Enhances the action of GABA, a chemical messenger that reduces excessive activity in the central nervous system.
• Anxiety-Related Sleep Disturbance: May improve sleep difficulties associated with anxiety, although it is not intended as a routine long-term sleeping medicine.

Anxozap 15 Tablet is generally intended for short-term treatment. It can cause dependence and should be used only as directed by a doctor.

Side Effects of ANXOZAP 15MG TABLET (Oxazepam 15 mg)

Possible side effects of Anxozap 15 Tablet include:

• Drowsiness or excessive sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue or lethargy
• Nausea
• Headache
• Reduced alertness or concentration
• Muscle weakness
• Impaired coordination
• Slurred speech
• Tremors
• Edema (swelling)
• Skin rash
• Changes in sexual desire

Older adults may experience an increased risk of confusion, falls and injuries.

Serious adverse effects can include severe sedation, breathing difficulties, allergic reactions, dependence and withdrawal symptoms. Combining oxazepam with opioids, alcohol or other sedatives can cause life-threatening respiratory depression.

Contact your doctor if side effects persist or become troublesome. Seek emergency medical care for slow breathing, loss of consciousness or extreme difficulty waking up.

How to Use ANXOZAP 15MG TABLET (Oxazepam 15 mg)

Take Anxozap 15 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• Do not crush, chew or break the tablet unless specifically instructed by your healthcare professional.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Follow the prescribed dose, timing and treatment duration.
• Do not increase the dose or take additional tablets without medical advice.
• This medicine is usually prescribed for short-term use because of its potential for dependence.
• If you miss a dose, ask your doctor or pharmacist for guidance. Do not double doses.
• Do not stop treatment suddenly, especially after regular use, as withdrawal symptoms may occur.

Your doctor may recommend a gradual dose reduction when discontinuing treatment. The correct dose depends on your age, medical condition, response to treatment and other medicines.

Safety Information and Precautions for ANXOZAP 15MG TABLET (Oxazepam 15 mg)

• Prescription Only: Use Anxozap 15 Tablet only under medical supervision.
• Dependence Risk: Oxazepam can cause physical dependence, misuse and withdrawal symptoms.
• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol because it can significantly increase sedation and breathing-related risks.
• Driving: Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness, dizziness or impaired concentration.
• Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Benzodiazepine exposure during pregnancy may pose risks to the developing baby and newborn.
• Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor before use because oxazepam may pass into breast milk and affect the infant.
• Liver Disease: Inform your doctor if you have liver disease, especially severe liver impairment.
• Kidney Disease: Medical supervision may be necessary in patients with kidney problems.
• Elderly Patients: Increased sensitivity to sedation and impaired coordination may raise the risk of falls.
• Respiratory Conditions: Tell your doctor if you have sleep apnea, breathing difficulties or chronic respiratory disease.
• Drug Interactions: Opioid pain medicines, sleeping tablets and other CNS depressants may cause dangerous interactions.
• Medical History: Inform your doctor about depression, substance-use disorders or previous dependence on sedative medicines.
• Withdrawal: Never discontinue regular treatment abruptly without medical guidance.
• Storage: Store below 30°C, protected from moisture and according to the original packaging instructions.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Seek urgent medical assistance if severe drowsiness, breathing difficulty or loss of consciousness occurs.