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Anxol, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Injection. Anxiety, Epilepsy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Anxol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Anxol. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Anxol have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Anxol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Anxol is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Anxol related warnings talks about Anxol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Anxol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Anxol in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Liver Disease, Glaucoma. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Anxol contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Anxol have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Anxol is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Anxol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Anxol is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Anxol safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Anxol. It is best to stop taking Anxol immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Anxol safe during breastfeeding?
Anxol should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Anxol on the Kidneys?
Anxol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Anxol on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Anxol on the liver, information on safety of Anxol for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Anxol on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Anxol on the heart have been reported.
Anxol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anxol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Anxol habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Anxol can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Anxol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Anxol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Anxol has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Anxol
Taking Anxol with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Anxol
Consuming Anxol with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 424-426
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 357-358
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Valium® (diazepam)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diastat® (diazepam)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Valotco® (diazepam)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 424-426
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 357-358
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Valium® (diazepam)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diastat® (diazepam)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Valotco® (diazepam)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 424-426
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 357-358
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Valium® (diazepam)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Diastat® (diazepam)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Valotco® (diazepam)
