Epiad

Tas Med India Pvt Ltd

Composition for Epiad Products

Epiad Products are primarily used for

About Epiad Products

Uses of Epiad Products

Primidone is used in Epilepsy/Seizures.

Epiad Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Epiad are Drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting, Vertigo, Low energy, Impaired coordination, Visual impairment, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), Headache, Dizziness.

How Epiad Products work

Primidone controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Patient Concerns about Epiad Products

Frequently asked questions about Epiad Products

Frequently asked questions about Primidone

Q. Is Epiad 12.5mg Tablet habit forming?
Yes, if you use Epiad 12.5mg Tablet for a long time, you may become dependent on it. Moreover, stopping the medicine suddenly may also lead to withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, you must inform your doctor before stopping the Epiad 12.5mg Tablet.
Q. Can I stop taking Epiad 12.5mg Tablet?
Do not stop taking Epiad 12.5mg Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor advises so. Suddenly stopping Epiad 12.5mg Tablet may cause unwanted effects commonly known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of Epiad 12.5mg Tablet needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it.
Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking this medicine?
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures, medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., warfarin), birth control pills, medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g., chloramphenicol, metronidazole, and doxycycline), medicines to control viral infection (e.g., nelfinavir), and asthma medicines (e.g., theophylline and montelukast), etc. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further, you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems, kidney problems, lung problems, or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).
Q. What should I avoid while taking Epiad 12.5mg Tablet?
If Epiad 12.5mg Tablet makes you feel sleepy, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should be avoided since taking both together may cause excessive sleepiness. You should avoid getting pregnant since Epiad 12.5mg Tablet is associated with an increased risk of abnormalities in babies.
Q. What are the serious side effects of using Epiad 12.5mg Tablet? How can I check for these side effects?
Severe allergic reactions, skin reactions, abnormalities in blood cells, and worsening of seizures are some of the serious side effects of Epiad 12.5mg Tablet. Severe allergic reactions may result in difficulty in breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or hives. Skin reactions may cause redness, pain, ulcers, blisters, shedding the outer layer of skin. If you have an abnormality of the blood cells, your skin may appear pale. Additionally you may suffer from abnormal bleeding or frequent bruising, fever, or sore throat.
Q. Can Epiad 12.5mg Tablet cause headache?
Though headache is not a very common side effect of Epiad 12.5mg Tablet, it can occur in a few patients.
Q. Does Epiad 12.5mg Tablet affect blood pressure?
No, Epiad 12.5mg Tablet does not have any effect on blood pressure.
Q. Can I take Epiad 12.5mg Tablet and propranolol together?
While taking propranolol and Epiad 12.5mg Tablet together, your blood pressure should be monitored as Epiad 12.5mg Tablet may interfere with working of propranolol. Your doctor may modify your dose if needed.
Q. How should I store this medicine?
Keep it in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C. Do not leave it on a windowsill or in the car on hot days. Keep it out of reach of children.

Products for Epiad

Epiad 12.5mg Tablet
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Tas Med India Pvt Ltd
55
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60
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Epiad 25mg Tablet
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Tas Med India Pvt Ltd
69
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75
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Epiad 50mg Tablet
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Tas Med India Pvt Ltd
91
8% off
MRP
99
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