Zoly 0.5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Zoly 0.5mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat short-term anxiety and insomnia. It binds to specific receptor sites in the brain and calms the brain. Therefore, it provides effective relaxation to the brain.
Zoly 0.5mg Tablet is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.
Zoly 0.5mg Tablet is used to reduce anxiety, epilepsy and promote sleep.
Uses of Zoly Tablet
Benefits of Zoly Tablet
In Treatment of Short term anxiety
Zoly 0.5mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Zoly 0.5mg Tablet will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.
In Treatment of Insomnia
Zoly 0.5mg Tablet helps treat insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep) in people who have problems related to their sleeping habits. Insomnia may cause you to wake up earlier than usual and you may find it difficult to go back to sleep. Zoly 0.5mg Tablet works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep. This helps you relax and feel more energetic. It also helps you concentrate better and improves your quality of life.
Side effects of Zoly Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zoly
- Altered libido
- Confusion
- Depression
- Drowsiness
- Fainting
- Headache
- Muscle coordination impaired
- Muscle weakness
- Sedation
- Slurred speech
- Tremors
- Visual impairment
How to use Zoly Tablet
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. Zoly 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zoly 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zoly 0.5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zoly 0.5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Zoly 0.5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
The most common side-effects of Zoly 0.5mg Tablet are related to sedation and musculoskeletal relaxation. It may impair your driving ability.
The most common side-effects of Zoly 0.5mg Tablet are related to sedation and musculoskeletal relaxation. It may impair your driving ability.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zoly 0.5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zoly 0.5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is less as compared to other benzodiazepines.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Do not take this medicine if you have a history of drug addiction or drug abuse.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Thienodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
Patient concerns
FAQs
Does Zoly 0.5mg Tablet have abuse potential?
Yes, there are several reports mentioning the abuse potential of Zoly 0.5mg Tablet. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients prone to drug abuse.
What are the advantages of Zoly 0.5mg Tablet over other benzodiazepines (BZDs)?
As compared to other benzodiazepines, Zoly 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.
What happens if you stop taking Zoly 0.5mg Tablet suddenly?
Stopping Zoly 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.
How long does Zoly 0.5mg Tablet take to work?
Oral doses of Zoly 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.
Is Zoly 0.5mg Tablet a muscle relaxant?
Yes, like benzodiazepines, it causes muscle relaxation, but otherwise it is mainly used for anxiety.
Is Zoly 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. Zoly 0.5mg Tablet had no effect on sleep latency (amount of time it takes you to go from being fully awake to being asleep).
Is Zoly 0.5mg Tablet an antidepressant?
No, Zoly 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.
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Name: Grownbury Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 28, NEW LAYAL PUR EXTN. KRISHNA NAGAR NEW DELHI DL 110051 IN , - , .
Country of origin: India
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