Absenz Syrup
Absenz Syrup may be taken with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse.
Absenz Syrup
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Absenz Syrup is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures/epilepsy. It works by slowing down the hyperactivity of the brain and nerves in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It also helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety.
Absenz Syrup may be taken with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse.
Common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, somnolence, anorexia, diarrhea, gastrointestinal upset, nausea, and vomiting. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. Let your doctor know if you have any symptoms, there may be ways of preventing or reducing them. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts, and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. You should also not breastfeed while taking this medicine. Additionally, do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you sleepy or dizzy while on treatment with this medicine. Drowsiness and dizziness may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Your kidney function may need to be tested often while taking this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Absenz Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Absenz Syrup belongs to a class of medicines called anticonvulsants. It works by binding with the T-type voltage-sensitive calcium channels to regulate the entrance for calcium ions in the nerves and brain. In this way, it decreases the hyperactivity of the brain and nerves. Thus, it works on the nervous system to treat seizures (fits).
06Benefits
In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
Absenz Syrup slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit.
07Side Effects
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
Vomiting
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Nausea
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Sleepiness
Headache
Dizziness
08Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Absenz Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Absenz Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Absenz Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Absenz Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Absenz Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Absenz Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Absenz Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Absenz Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Take it only as per dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Absenz Syrup affects you.
Your doctor may get regular tests done to monitor your kidney function, liver function, and the level of blood cells in your blood.
Inform your doctor if you notice changes in your mood, behavior or if you have suicidal thoughts while taking Absenz Syrup.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it can worsen the seizures.
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