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Asmide 100mg Capsule

by Asterisk Laboratories India Pvt Ltd
Zonisamide (100mg)

₹154

Asmide 100mg Capsule

Introduction to Asmide 100mg Capsule

Asmide 100mg Capsule suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most 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. It may take several months to come off it safely. It is advised not to change the brand of medication without doctor consultation, and always keep a stock of medicine with you.

Very few people taking it have any serious problems but the most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, loss of appetite, memory loss, drowsiness, and impaired concentration. You may also experience altered walking, impaired coordination, and unusual anger. 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 as 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. Please do not take this medicine if you are allergic to sulfa medicines.

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 not breastfeed while taking this medicine. Alcohol may increase the risk of seizures and worsen the side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcohol while taking 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.

Safety Advice for Asmide 100mg Capsule

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  • Moderate risk
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Asmide 100mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

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Asmide 100mg Capsule 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.

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Asmide 100mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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Asmide 100mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.<BR>As Asmide 100mg Capsule may affect your concentration, ability to react/respond, and may make you feel sleepy, particularly at the beginning of your treatment or after your dose is increased.

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Asmide 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Asmide 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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There is limited information available on the use of Asmide 100mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Asmide 100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

How Asmide 100mg Capsule works

Asmide 100mg Capsule is an antiepileptic medication. It prevents seizures in patients with epilepsy by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

How To Use Asmide 100mg Capsule

  • Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Asmide 100mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects Of Asmide 100mg Capsule

  • Dizziness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Memory impairment
  • Drowsiness
  • Impaired concentration
  • Altered walking
  • Impaired coordination
  • Anger

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FAQ's on Asmide 100mg Capsule

What happens if I stop taking Asmide?

Do not stop taking Asmide without talking to your doctor. Stopping Asmide suddenly may cause serious problems, including seizures that will not stop.

Does Asmide have any effect on kidneys?

Yes, if you are at a risk of developing kidney stones, taking Asmide may increase that risk. Stones can lead to further kidney damage. The symptoms of kidney stones include severe sharp pain in lower abdomen or back pain. Increase your fluid intake which can reduce the risk of kidney stones. Consult your doctor if you get any such symptoms.

Does Asmide affect the working of birth control pills?

No, Asmide does not interfere with the working of birth control pills.

My friend, who was on Asmide, developed severe muscle pain with fever. What could this be due to?

Severe muscle pain or weakness, with or without fever, could be due to Asmide. Consult your doctor immediately. The doctor may suggest some blood tests to check your levels of serum creatine phosphokinase and aldolase enzymes. Elevated levels of these enzymes may prompt the doctor to discontinue Asmide.

Does Asmide cause weight loss?

Yes, Asmide may cause weight loss. If you lose weight, consult a dietician for dietary supplement or try to increase your food portions. In case you lose a lot of weight, consider discontinuing Asmide after consulting your doctor. Weight loss may be more serious in children, so be cautious and keep monitoring the weight.

I have been taking Asmide for epilepsy since a month, but now I feel that my life has come to an end and sometimes I want to harm myself. Is it because of the medicine? What should I do?

Though uncommon, Asmide may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. Sometimes, it can also be due to the disease itself. You should immediately consult your doctor who will consider discontinuing Asmide. We recommend that you take the help of your friend or relative to go to the hospital.

What are the effects of Asmide in children?

Asmide works well in children and is well tolerated by most of them. The common side effects in children include problems with thinking or behavior, followed by stomach upset. One dangerous side effect of Asmide in children is decreased sweating with fever. This affects children but not adults and is more common in summers.

Prescription Required

Asmide 100mg Capsule

by Asterisk Laboratories India Pvt Ltd
Zonisamide (100mg)

₹154

Asmide 100mg Capsule

Asmide 100mg Capsule

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