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Zonisep 50 Capsule consists of 'zonisamide' that decreases the brain's excessive and abnormal nerve activity by blocking sodium and calcium currents in your brain and body. This reduces abnormal electrical activity between your nerve cells.
Consult your doctor before taking Zonisep 50 Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe Zonisep 50 Capsule only if the benefits outweigh the risks. If you are planning for pregnancy, use contraception while taking Zonisep 50 Capsule .
Zonisep 50 Capsule should be used with caution during hot weather as it may increase the chance of having a heat stroke. Inform your doctor if you have heat intolerance or fever. To avoid this condition, it is advisable to drink a lot of cold fluid and water, move to a cooler place, especially in summer.
No, Zonisep 50 Capsule is not a habit-forming drug. However, it can cause side-effects, especially when you stop taking it suddenly.
Do not discontinue Zonisep 50 Capsule without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Zonisep 50 Capsule for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Zonisep 50 Capsule ; your doctor will gradually reduce the dose to avoid precipitating seizures.
Consult your doctor before taking Zonisep 50 Capsule if you have had kidney stones. Your doctor will prescribe Zonisep 50 Capsule only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Zonisep 50 Capsule should be taken with caution in patients with kidney stones. You may be at increased risk of developing more kidney stones. Reduce the risk of kidney stones, drink sufficient water.
Consult your doctor before taking Zonisep 50 Capsule if you have glaucoma. Zonisep 50 Capsule is contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma. Zonisep 50 Capsule may cause blindness on long-term use in the case of patients with narrow-angle glaucoma.
Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Zonisep 50 Capsule as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.
Pregnancy
Caution
Avoid taking Zonisep 50 Capsule if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor to lead to serious birth defects/congenital disabilities. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Zonisep 50 Capsule should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk and could lead to side-effects for breastfed babies.
Driving
Unsafe
Zonisep 50 Capsule causes drowsiness, sleepiness, and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Zonisep 50 Capsule can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. The dose will be adjusted by the doctor depending upon the child's body weight.
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About Zonisep 50 Capsule
Zonisep 50 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy (seizures/fits). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures. In patients with seizures, the typical brain electrical pattern is disrupted by sudden bursts of electrical impulses that affect an individual’s consciousness, movements, or sensations.
Zonisep 50 Capsule contains 'Zonisamide’ that reduces the abnormal and excessive activity of nerve impulses in the brain that cause fits or seizures. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. In patients with seizures, the typical brain electrical pattern is disrupted by sudden bursts of electrical impulses that affect an individual’s consciousness, movements, or sensations. Zonisep 50 Capsule is used alone or in combination to treat and prevent partial seizures in adults and children above 6 years of age.
Take Zonisep 50 Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Zonisep 50 Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, irritability, loss of appetite, memory impairment, double vision, confusion, depression, constipation, nausea, headache, uncontrolled movements. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Zonisep 50 Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Zonisep 50 Capsule without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Do not take Zonisep 50 Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid taking Zonisep 50 Capsule while breastfeeding as it may cause side-effects in the breastfed babies. Zonisep 50 Capsule should not be given to children unless prescribed. Zonisep 50 Capsule causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive if you are alert. Zonisep 50 Capsule should not be given to children unless prescribed. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Zonisep 50 Capsule as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings or suicidal tendencies. Zonisep 50 Capsule can cause permanent vision loss, inform your doctor immediately if you have any eye pain, redness, or any changes in your vision. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Zonisep 50 Capsule
Medicinal Benefits
Zonisep 50 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics. Zonisep 50 Capsule is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. Zonisep 50 Capsule works by blocking the sodium and calcium current in the brain and suppress the abnormal and excessive activity of nerve impulses in the brain that cause fits and pain. Thereby help in controlling seizures. Zonisep 50 Capsule is used alone or in combination to treat and prevent partial seizures and generalized seizures in adults. Zonisep 50 Capsule may be used as solo therapy or in combination in treating and preventing seizures in children above 6 years of age. Zonisep 50 Capsule is not associated with any psychological or physical dependence, and there is no potential for abuse.
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Side Effects of Zonisep 50 Capsule
Drug Warnings
Do not take Zonisep 50 Capsule if you are allergic to Zonisamide or any of its contents. Avoid intake of Zonisep 50 Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. Breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before using Zonisep 50 Capsule to pass into the breast milk and affect the baby. Zonisep 50 Capsule should not be given to children unless prescribed. Inform your doctor before taking Zonisep 50 Capsule if you have or had kidney and liver problems, glaucoma, high levels of ammonia, osteoporosis, depression, heart problems if you have low levels of bicarbonate in blood you have previously suffered from kidney stones. Do not stop taking Zonisep 50 Capsule without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizure episodes. Zonisep 50 Capsule causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Zonisep 50 Capsule as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings or suicidal tendencies. Zonisep 50 Capsule can cause permanent vision loss, inform your doctor immediately if you have any eye pain, redness, or any changes in your vision.
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