Product Name:
Epsolin 100mg Tablet 1*100
Product Discount Price:
Rs 167.55
Product Company:
ZYDUS CADILA
Product Composition:
Phenytoin (100mg)
Packaging of Medicines Size:
1 Tablet
Description:
Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER is a prescription medicine used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). It controls seizures by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse. The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression, or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.
Uses / Indications:
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. Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Interactions / Warnings:
ALCOHOL INTERACTION-UNSAFE, LACTATION INTERACTION-SAFE IF PRESCRIBED, DRIVING INTERACTION-UNSAFE, KIDNEY INTERACTION-CAUTION, LIVER INTERACTION-CAUTION
Pregnancy interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Expert advice:
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER 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 : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Side Effects:
Headache | Dizziness | Vomiting | Nausea | Slurred speech | Vertigo | Confusion | Nervousness | Constipation | Tremors | Altered walking
How to use:
Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
How it works:
In Treatment and prevention of Epilepsy/Seizures Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause the seizures. By controlling the frequency of seizures, it will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
Faq for medicine:
Q. For how long does Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER stay in your system?::: On an average, Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER may stay in your system for 5-6 days. This duration varies from person to person. In some cases, it may stay for about 9-10 days.| Q. What happens if I stop taking Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER?::: Suddenly stopping Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER may cause non-stop seizures (called status epilepticus), which can endanger life. Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor. If required, your doctor will slowly reduce the dose before stopping it completely.| Q. What are the symptoms that occur if I take more than the recommended dose of Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER? Can I die from Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER overdose?::: Overdose of Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER may cause jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus), unclear speech, loss of balance, tremor, muscle stiffness or weakness, nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, fainting, blurred vision, slow and shallow breathing and even coma. Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER overdose can cause very low blood pressure and respiratory problems. As a result of this, the patient can even die.| Q. Who should avoid taking Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER?::: You should not take Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER if you have liver disease, especially if you have a history of developing a liver problem due to Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER. Also, patients taking Delavirdine (a medicine used in the treatment of HIV infection) should not take Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER. Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER may reduce the effectiveness of Delavirdine on HIV and the virus may also become resistant to Delavirdine. It is advised that you inform your doctor if you have any existing heart disorder before you receive Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER.| Q. Can I take Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER with ibuprofen?::: Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.| Q. What are the effects of Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER on children?::: The most common side effects related to Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER in children are jerky movements of the eyes (nystagmus) and overgrowth of the gums. In some children, Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER causes problems with thinking or behavior, mood change, slow or clumsy movements, or a loss of energy. Other side effects from high doses include unsteadiness in the feet and hands, sleepiness, and vomiting. These may be avoidable if the dose is increased slowly. These side effects quickly disappear when the dose is reduced.| Q. Does Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER cause weight gain?::: Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER has not been reported to cause weight gain. However, weight loss can occur with longer term use of a higher dose of Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight gain after taking Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER.| Q. Does Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER make you sleepy?::: Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER can make you feel sleepy (sedation, somnolence, and drowsiness). Please consult your doctor if you feel very sleepy after taking Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER, especially during the first few weeks of treatment or following a dose increase. Talk to your doctor as you may be advised not to drive or use machines until it is established that your ability to perform such activities is not affected.| Q. Does Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER affect birth control?::: Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER does affect birth control. Epsolin 150mg Tablet ER can decrease the effect of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) which can make the contraceptive (birth control) effect unreliable. Please talk to your doctor if you are asked to take the two medicines together as you may need to use extra protection for birth control.
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