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Alsium, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Alsium. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Alsium include Uncoordinated Body Movements. While these are the most often observed Alsium side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Alsium are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Alsium has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Alsium's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Alsium related warnings section.
Alsium is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Abuse are examples of such conditions. The section on Alsium contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Alsium have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Alsium is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Alsium is used to treat the following -
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 Alsium safe for pregnant women?
Alsium may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Alsium, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Alsium safe during breastfeeding?
Alsium may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alsium on the Kidneys?
Alsium is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Alsium on the Liver?
Alsium may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Alsium on the Heart?
Alsium is completely safe for the heart.
Alsium 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 Alsium unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alsium habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Alsium can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alsium you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but do not take too much of Alsium. Consume it as per your doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Alsium has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alsium
It is safe to take Alsium with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alsium
Consumption of alcohol and Alsium together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, you can take Alsium with diazepam only on your doctor's advice because if both of these drugs are taken together then it can cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty in concentrating.
No, Alsium is not a sleeping pill because it is not used in the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). It contains clobazam which belongs to the class of medicine called benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used to treat seizure and anxiety.
Yes, Alsium is used for anxiety. It has been found to be very effective in reducing anxiety in the patients.
Yes, Alsium makes you sleepy because this drug acts on your brain and decreases its activity due to which drowsiness or sleepiness occurs. Do not drive any vehicle or operate any heavy machinery after taking this drug to avoid accident and injury.
Yes, Alsium may cause weight gain but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug which is thought to be related to dose and duration of exposure to this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Onfi® (clobazam)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 418