Espram 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
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Is the use of Espram safe for pregnant women?
Espram may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Espram again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Espram safe during breastfeeding?
Espram may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Espram on the Kidneys?
Espram rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Espram on the Liver?
Espram may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Espram on the Heart?
Espram may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Espram 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 Espram unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Espram habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Espram is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Espram. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Espram should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Espram works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Espram
Taking Espram with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Espram
Taking Espram with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Espram is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects are observed at regular doses these are dry mouth, dizziness, and headache. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Espram can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Espram along with paracetamol if it does not exceed the recommended doses.
Yes, Espram can be taken with lorazepam. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Espram along with lorazepam if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Ideally, Espram should be taken once in a day at any time or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with the food or without the food as food. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, mania, and improper liver or kidney function.
Yes, Espram can be taken with alprazolam. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Espram along with alprazolam if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
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