Introduction

Uses of Easium

Short term anxiety
Alcohol withdrawal
Muscle spasm
Epilepsy

Side effects of Easium

Fatigue
Impaired coordination
Drowsiness
Muscle weakness

How to use Easium

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. Easium may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Easium works

Easium is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

What if you forget to take Easium?

If you miss a dose of Easium, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

Easium helps treat short term anxiety.
Safety of this medicine is not established for long-term use. Do not use it for more than 4 weeks.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
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.
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.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Easium.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Easium 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Easium is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Easium may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.\nEasium can make you sleepy, forgetful, and have poor co-ordination. This may affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION – Kidney: Easium should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Easium may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nDose adjustment may be required if it is to be given for a long period
CAUTION – Liver: Easium should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Easium may be needed. Please consult your doctor.