Zapiz 2mg Tablet 10'S

Introduction About ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET contains Clonazepam which belongs to the group of medicines
known as Benzodiazepines. It is used to manage seizure disorder (epilepsy) in
adults and children and p
(agoraphobia) in adults.

Epilepsy is a common condition affecting the brain and causes frequent fits or
seizures (bursts of electrical activity in the brain). Symptoms include
uncontrollable jerking or shaking, loss of consciousness or collapse. P
disorder is characterized by the sudden occurrence of p

During the therapy with ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET, your doctor may conduct a blood test
to determine liver function. Do not consume alcohol while taking ZAPIZ 2MG
TABLET as it may provoke seizures or fits and may worsen side effects which may
possibly lead to severe sedation.

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with myasthenia gravis,
acute narrow-angle glaucoma, sleep apnoea, lung diseases and breathing problems,
and severe liver diseases. Consult your doctor before taking it.

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with mild to moderate
liver disease, severe kidney disease, low blood pressure, depression, psychosis
and schizophrenia. Consult your doctor before taking it.

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered
clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET is
generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless considered
clearly necessary as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor
before taking it.

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET should be used with caution in children and elderly patients.
Consult your doctor before taking it.

Some severely specific side effects of ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET include suicidal
thoughts or thoughts of self-harming or unusual changes in behaviour or mood. If
you have these thoughts, contact your doctor immediately.

The most common side effects of taking ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET are drowsiness,
dizziness, problems with walking and coordination, depression, fatigue, and
problems with memory. Contact your doctor in case any of the symptoms worsen.

Uses Of ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET

Used to manage

• seizures disorders
• p

How ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET Works

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET belongs to benzodiazepines which work by enhancing the activity
of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) an inhibitory neurotransmitter (a chemical in
the brain).

How to use ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET

Take ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET as advised by your physician. It can be taken with or
without meals.

For Tablet, Capsule: Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not
crush or chew the medicine.

For Dispersible Tablet: Disperse the medicine in the specified quantity of
water as mentioned in the label. Consume the medicine immediately after
reconstitution.

For Mouth Dissolving Tablet, Orally Disintegrating Tablet: Place the
medicine inside your mouth and allow it to dissolve completely. Do not swallow
or chew the medicine.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you
depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take
this medicine for the stipulated duration prescribed by your doctor to achieve
better results.

Side Effects Of ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET

Common

• sedation, drowsiness, dizziness
• problems with walking and coordination
• depression
• fatigue, lethargy
• problems with memory

Uncommon

• blurred vision
• confusion
• irritability
• loss of libido
• lack of motivation
• psychomotor agitation
• worsening of depression
• short-term memory loss, anterograde amnesia (a type of memory loss)

Rare

• nausea, stomach problems
• hives, rash
• hair loss
• change in skin colour
• urinary incontinence
• rage and impulsive behaviour

Stop taking ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET and contact your physician immediately if you
experience any of the following side effects:

• severe allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, sudden swelling of the hands, feet and ankles, sudden swelling of the throat, face, lips and mouth causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing
• breathlessness, swelling of the ankles, cough, tiredness, palpitations, chest pain which may spread to the neck and shoulders and to the left arm
• symptoms of being aggressive, restlessness, hyperactive, irritability, nervousness, agitated, hostile or anxious
• problems with sleep, nightmares and abnormal dreams
• mental problems such as seeing or hearing things that are not really there (hallucinations), psychoses, vivid dreams, acute rage, delusions (believing in things that are not real) and problems with your speech
• inappropriate behaviour, emotional and mood changes
• types of fits
• self-harming thoughts
• new or worse depression and anxiety
• p
• acting on dangerous impulses
• extreme increase in activity and talking (m

How To Manage Side Effects

Nausea:

Take the medicine, with or just after a meal. Stick to simple meals. Avoid
eating oily or spicy food. Contact your doctor if nausea worsens.

Stomach pain:

Try to rest and relax. Eat small meals but take them frequently. Keep a heating
pad on your stomach. Contact your doctor if the stomach pain does not improve.

Dizziness:

Lie down or sit down while you feel dizzy. Avoid driving or operating any
machinery until you feel fine. If the symptom persists after a week or so,
contact your doctor.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women unless
considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Breastfeeding

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as
it may pass through the breast milk and may cause drowsiness and feeding
difficulties. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Driving and Using Machines

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET may cause drowsiness or sleepiness which can affect your
ability to drive and operate machines. Do not drive or operate any machines
while taking ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET.

!### Alcohol

Do not consume alcohol while taking ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET as it may provoke seizures
or fits and may worsen side effects possibly leading to serve sedation.

!### Kidney

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney
disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Liver

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver
disease. It should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver
disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Allergy

Do not take ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET if you are allergic to Clonazepam or to other
Benzodiazepines or to any other ingredients of this medicine.

!### Lungs

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with lung diseases and
breathing problems. It should be used with caution in patients with mild to
moderate lung disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.

!### Heart Disease

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients suffering from low
blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Others

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you:

• suffer from myasthenia gravis (condition in which there is varying degree of muscle weakness)
• suffer from narrow angle glaucoma (increased pressure inside eye leading to damage of o
• suffer from sleep apnoea syndrome (sleep related breathing disorder)
• have rare hereditary problems such as galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency and glucose-galactose malabsor

Before taking ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET inform your doctor if you:

• suffer from depression, psychosis and schizophrenia (mental disorders)
• suffer from porphyria (blood disorder)
• suffer from spinal or cerebral ataxia (condition in which you are shaky, unsteady, have slurred speech and rapid eye movements)
• suffer from amnesia (memory impairment)
• suffer from ataxia
• have an operation or dental management
• have hypersalivation

Use in pediatrics:

Your doctor will prescribe the right dose depending on your child’s age, body
weight and disease condition. Safety and effectiveness for children and
adolescents below 18 years of age with p
Consult your doctor before taking ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET.

Use in geriatrics:

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET should be taken with caution by elderly patients. Your doctor
will prescribe the right dose depending on age, body weight and disease
condition. Consult your doctor before taking it.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking any of the
following medicine:

• carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, sodium valproate, lamotrigine, hydantoins (used for management of seizures and fits)
• cimetidine (medicine used for management of acidity and stomach ulcers)
• ramipril, candesartan, amlodipine, doxazosin (medicines used for management of high blood pressure)
• diazepam, lorazepam, alprazolam (medicines used to manage anxiety or to produce sleep)
• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (medicines used for pain management)
• fluconazole (medicine used for fungal infections)
• rifampicin (medicine used for tuberculosis)
• lithium (medicine used for mental illness)
• amitriptyline, nortriptyline, phenelzine, isocarboxazid (medicines used for depression)
• chlorpromazine, fluphenazine (medicines used to manage psychoses)
• baclofen (medicine used to relax muscles)
• diphenhydramine (medicine used to manage allergies)
• morphine, codeine (medicines used for severe pain)
• halothane (medicine used for anaesthesia)
• disulfiram (medicine used for alcohol withdrawal)
• atropine (medicine used to manage low heartbeat)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET, consult
your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage
range from mild symptoms such as sleepiness, lightheadedness, drowsiness,
confusion, lethargy, and less responsive than normal and serious symptoms such
as uncoordinated body movements, dysarthria (slurred speech), hypotonia,
respiratory depression, low blood pressure, nystagmus (rapid eye movements).

Synopsis

Drug	:	Clonazepam
Pharmacological Category	:	Benzodiazepines
Therapeutic Indication	:	Epilepsy, P
Dosage Forms	:	Tablet, Injection, Dispersible tablet, Oral disintegrating strips

More Information

• Keep ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET out of sight and reach of children
• Store at room temperature

FAQs About ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET

Is ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET a sleeping Pill?

No, ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET is used to manage epilepsy and p
without fear of open spaces (agoraphobia).

What happens when you take ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET?

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET works by increasing levels of a calming chemical called GABA in
your brain. This can help to relieve anxiety, and fits or relax tense muscles.

What are the common side effects of ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET?

The most common side effects of taking ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET aredrowsiness,
dizziness,problems with walking and coordination,depression, fatigue, and
problems with memory. Contact your doctor if the symptoms worsen.

Who should not take ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET?

ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with myasthenia gravis,
acute narrow-angle glaucoma, sleep apnoea, lung diseases and breathing problems
and severe liver diseases. Consult your doctor before taking it.

For how long should I take ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET?

The duration of management with ZAPIZ 2MG TABLET as per the doctor's advice.
Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of management in order to assess the
need for continuation of management, especially if you do not have any symptoms.
Consult your doctor for advice.