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Ziety is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Anxiety. Other than this, Ziety has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ziety. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Ziety side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ziety are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ziety has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Ziety's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ziety related warnings section.
Ziety is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Ziety have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Ziety with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ziety, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ziety 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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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Ziety safe for pregnant women?
Ziety shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Ziety safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Ziety. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Ziety on the Kidneys?
Ziety may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ziety on the Liver?
Effects of Ziety on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ziety on the Heart?
Side effects of Ziety rarely affect the heart.
Ziety 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 Ziety unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ziety habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Ziety cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Ziety you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Ziety should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Ziety is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ziety
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Ziety to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ziety
Side effects of drinking alcohol and taking Ziety at the same time are rare and minor. However, if you face any side effects, talk to your doctor immediately.
Ziety is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Stopping or discontinuing Ziety on your own can cause withdrawal symptoms (seizures, difficulty in sleep, headache, nervousness, and depression). However, if you decide to stop/discontinue it, then stop it slowly, do not stop suddenly. However, please do not hesitate to discuss with your doctor if you are experiencing any withdrawal symptoms after stopping/discounting it on your own.
Ziety works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing relief from sleeplessness and anxiety to the patient.
Ziety is a brand name for alprazolam. It is a controlled prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepine. It is short-acting potent anxiolytic and a minor tranquilizer. It is used for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks).
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of it. Take light meals and avoid spicy and high-fat content meals when experiencing stomach upset while taking Ziety. In case of severe stomach upset consult your doctor, take medication and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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