Uses: Panic Disorders and Anxiety
1 mg Azor
Quantity: 100 tabs
Why it's used
Azor Tablet is used for the management of anxiety disorder or for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety. This medicine works by binding at several sites within the brain and affecting the chemical action to produce a depressive effect on brain activity. This medicine helps by promoting sleep, reducing anxiety and worry. Azor is also used to treat panic disorder with or without fear in open public space (agoraphobia), and for the short-term treatment of anxiety associated with depression.
When not to use
Azor should not be used to treat short-term mild anxiety, such as stress of daily life.
Benzodiazepine
Azor is a prescription medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called Benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs used to treat a range of conditions, including anxiety and insomnia. These medicines work by slowing down the activity of the central nervous system by relaxing the muscles and inducing sleep.
How to use
Read the medicine guide provided by your pharmacist, your doctor, or the medicine company. If you have any questions related to Azor, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Use Azor Tablet as per the instructions provided by your doctor.
Azor is consumed with or without food.
The typical dose of Azor for adults is 0.25 - 0.5 mg three times a day (not more than 4 mg a day). The maximum dose for adult patients of Azor is 4 mg per day. Although this medicine is useful to people, it may sometimes be habit-forming or cause addiction. You may be at higher risk if you have a substance use disorder, such as an addiction to drugs, or have an existing addiction, such as to alcohol. To reduce your risk of addiction, take this medicine as prescribed.
This medicine is to be used for longer periods of time.
Discuss with your doctor if you develop new symptoms. Discuss with your doctor if memory loss (amnesia), and jaundice. Consult with your doctor before stopping the use of Azor.
Your doctor may prescribe a lower starting dose of this medicine to understand the impact on the body. Please follow your doctor's recommendations. Taking a higher dose of this medicine may increase the risk of side-effects. A lower dose of this medicine may be recommended to reduce the risk of side-effects. Older patients may see an increase in the incidence of side-effects. As a result, a lower dose may be recommended for older patients.
When stopping this medicine, some patients may experience withdrawal symptoms like an increase in the ability to hear, see, or become aware of something through the senses (heightened sensory perception), disturbed focus, dysfunction of the sense of smell (dysosmia), inability to think clearly (clouded sensorium), tingling sensation, muscle cramp, muscle twitch, diarrhea, blurred vision, decreased appetite, weight loss, anxiety, insomnia, headache, muscle pain, tension, restlessness, confusion, irritability, feeling unreal (depersonalisation), hearing disorder (hyperacusis), numbness and tingling on hand or feet, sensitivity to light, noise, or physical contact, hallucination, seizures, mood changes, difficulty sleeping, nausea, vomiting, sweating, stomach cramp, and tremor. You may need to taper (gradually decrease) the dose of this medicine when stopping. The effectiveness of this medicine may diminish when used for long periods of time.
The safety and effectiveness of using Azor Tablet in children has not been established. The effect of Azor in the children aged less than 18 years has not been studied.
If using the orally-disintegrating form of this medicine, make sure you do not consume any food or fluid 5 minutes before or after taking this medicine. Before taking the medicine out of the package, wash your hands thoroughly. Place the medicine on the tongue. Make sure you do not chew or swallow the medicine. You do not need to drink water after consuming the medicine. In certain cases, the medicine can taste slightly bitter. Also, ensure that you do not break or split the medicine.
To decrease the possibility of side-effects, you might be recommended to use the extended-release form of this medicine by your doctor. The extended-release medicine helps in maintaining a steady level of the medicine in your body for a longer period of time. Do not crush or chew the medicine, unless indicated on the package or by your doctor.
Avoid consuming alcohol together with Azor. Avoid grapefruit juice while using Azor.
Medicines may be recommended for uses other than those listed in the medicine guide. You should not use Azor Tablet for conditions or symptoms for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Azor Tablet to other people, even if they have the same conditions or symptoms that you have. The use of this medicine without the advice of a doctor may cause harm.
Follow storage instructions on the product package if available. Store Azor Tablet 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F), away from moisture, and away from light. Store this medicine away from children and pets.
Read more: What are the uses of Azor?
How to take Azor
Your dose may depend on several personal factors. You should consult with your doctor to find out the dose that is best for you. The dose of Azor depends on the following factors:
patient's age
patient's health
response to treatment
Azor Dosage
Dosage for anxiety disorder
Adult
Initial: 0.25 to 0.5 mg three times daily
Maximum: 4 mg daily
Older Adults
Initial: 0.25 mg two to three times daily
Minimum Age
18 years
Forms
Tablet
Strength: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg
Oral Solution
Strength: 1 mg/mL
Extended Release Tablet
Strength: 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, and 3 mg
Orally Disintegrating Tablet
Strength: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg
Special Instructions
Weak patients and patients with severe liver disease
Starting dose of Azor in weak and severe liver disease patients should be 0.25 mg two to three times daily.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if its time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that you may have missed.
Overdose
What to do if you overdose on Azor?
In case of overdose, pulse rate, respiration, and blood pressure should be monitored. Immediate stomach emptying should be performed. Maintain proper breathing and fluids should be given through the vein. Azor can be removed from the blood by artificial blood purifying technique (dialysis). Flumazenil should be given for the reversal of sleeping effects due to Azor overdose. It should be given with proper monitoring of respiratory insufficiency, re-sedation and other remaining benzodiazepine effects for some period after the treatment. If low blood pressure occurs, it may be treated with blood vessel constriction medicines (vasopressor).
Precautions while using Azor
Before you use Azor, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients.
When used during the first trimester of pregnancy, Azor is considered to be capable of producing an increased risk of birth defects including a complete loss of muscle tone (neonatal flaccidity) and respiratory problems in the baby. Consult with your doctor on the use of Azor Tablet during breastfeeding. This medicine may pass into breast milk. It can cause lack of energy (lethargy) and weight loss in the baby. So, Azor should not be used while breastfeeding. Consult with your doctor on the use of Azor Tablet, if you are trying to conceive.
Avoid drinking alcohol with Azor.
Pregnant Women
Contraindication
Warning: This medicine is not recommended in pregnant women during the first trimester.
