Toficalm 100mg Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Tofisopam 100 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONTOFICALM contains Tofisopam which belongs to the group of medicines called as Benzodiazepine derivatives. It is used in the management of anxiety and depression. Anxiety is an intense, excessive, persistent worry and fear about everyday situations which is characterized by symptoms such as fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating and tiredness. Depression is a mood disorder that ca
Uses
a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest that affects the way you feel, think, and behave which can lead to variety of emotional and physical problems such as back pain or headache. Tofisopam works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger in the brain known as GABA (gamma-amino-butyric-acid), which suppresses the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain that results in reducing depression and anxiety. TOFICALM is not recommended for use in patients having decompensated respiratory insufficiency (shortness of breath and wheezing), history of coma and sleep apnoea, increased pressure in the eye, chronic psychosis, and obsessive-compulsive phobic disorders. Before taking TOFICALM, inform your doctor if you have mental illness, personality disorders, atherosclerosis, epilepsy, liver, and kidney disease. TOFICALM is not recommended for use in first trimester during pregnancy and in breast-feeding women. It should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years). The most common
How It Works
TOFICALM works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger in the brain known as GABA (gamma-amino-butyric-acid), which suppresses the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain that results in reducing depression and anxiety.
Directions for Use
Take TOFICALM as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of TOFICALM for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking TOFICALM are loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, constipation, flatulence, dry mouth, and rash. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF TOFICALM To manage anxiety and depression HOW TOFICALM WORKSTOFICALM works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger in the brain known as GABA (gamma-amino-butyric-acid), which suppresses the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain that results in reducing depression and anxiety. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake TOFICALM as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of TOFICALM for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF TOFICALMCOMMON loss of appetite respiratory depression vomiting nausea constipation flatulence dry mouth rash scarlatiniform rash itching muscle tension muscle aches
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYTOFICALM is not recommended for use in pregnant women in the first trimester. It should be used with caution after first three months of pregnancy only if it is clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGTOFICALM is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it passes through breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESTOFICALM might cause hyperactivity and aggressiveness at high doses which might affect your ability to drive and using machines. Consult your doctor before taking TOFICALM. ALCOHOLAvoid the use of alcohol with TOFICALM as it may reduce therapeutic efficacy. KIDNEY[GBNKEYWORD should be used with caution in patients having kidney disease. Consult your doctor before taking TOFICALM. LIVERTOFICALM should be used with caution in patients having liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking TOFICALM. ALLERGYDo not take TOFICALM if you are allergic to Tofisopam. LUNGSTOFICALM is not recommended for use in patients having lung diseases such as decompensated respiratory insufficiency (shortness of breath and wheezing). Consult your doctor before taking TOFICALM. OTHERSTOFICALM is not recommended for use if you: have history of coma have history of sleep apnoea (serious sleep disorder) have increased pressure in the eye (narrow-angle glaucoma) have chronic psychosis have obsessive compulsive phobic disorders (excessive thoughts and repetitive behaviours) Before taking TOFICALM inform your doctor if you: have mental illness have organic disorders (mental disorder) of brain such as atherosclerosis (disorder of brain) have seizures have personality disorders such as antisocial personality disorder, dependent personality disorder Use in Pediatrics: TOFICALM should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years). Consult child’s doctor for advice. Use in Geriatrics: TOFICALM should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Consult your doctor before taking [GBNKEYORD].
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug – Drug Interactions: Before taking TOFICALM inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to suppress graft rejection (Ex. tacrolimus, sirolimus, ciclosporin) analgesics (medicines used to reduce fever and relive pain) Ex. paracetamol total anaesthetics (medicines used to prevent pain during surgery and other procedures) Ex. propofol antidepressants (medicines used to help relieve symptoms of depression) Ex. citalopram sedative and hypnotics (medicines used to induce sleep and or maintain sleep) Ex. zolpidem neuroleptics (medicines used to manage psychosis) Ex. haloperidol H1-antihistaminics (medicine used to manage allergic rhinitis) Ex. levocetirizine antifungals (medicines used to manage fungal infections) Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole antihypertensives (medicines used to manage high blood pressure) Ex. clonidine, verapamil medicines used to manage heart problems (Ex. digoxin) anticoagulants (medicines used to prevent blood clot) (Ex. warfarin) medicines used to manage chronic alcoholism (Ex. disulfiram) antacids (medicines used to relieve indigestion and heartburn) (Ex. calcium carbonate) oral contraceptives (medicines used to prevent pregnancy) (Ex. estradiol) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of TOFICALM, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of TOFICALM include vomiting, confusion, coma, respiratory depression, and seizures. SYNOPSIS Drug : Tofisopam Pharmacological Category : Benzodiazepine derivative Therapeutic Indication : Anxiety, Depression Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep TOFICALM out of reach of children Store below 30°C