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Paxum Benefits & Uses

Paxum is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Paxum Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 2 - 10 mg, 2 - 4 times daily, depends on severity of disease
Geriatric	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 2 - 2.5 mg, 1 - 2 times daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 1 - 2.5 mg, 3 - 4 times daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose range: 1 - 2.5 mg, 3 - 4 times daily

Paxum Related Warnings

Is the use of Paxum safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Paxum. It is best to stop taking Paxum immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Paxum safe during breastfeeding?

Paxum should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Paxum on the Kidneys?

Paxum rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Paxum on the Liver?

Information about safety of Paxum for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Paxum on the Heart?

Side effects of Paxum rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Paxum with Other Drugs

Paxum should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Alfentanil

Fluvoxamine

Flumazenil

Fentanyl

Ethanol

Ethanol Liquid

Moderate

Isoniazid

Ketoconazole

Disulfiram

Fluoxetine

Caffeine

Cetirizine

Haloperidol

Esomeprazole

Erythromycin

Dicyclomine

Digoxin

Paxum Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Paxum unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Frequently asked Questions about Paxum

Is this Paxum habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Paxum can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Paxum as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Paxum only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, this Paxum works for mental disorders.

Yes

Paxum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Paxum

You can take Paxum with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Paxum

Consumption of alcohol and Paxum together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Paxum

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Paxum cure anxiety?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, use of Paxum for short-term can help in providing relief from anxiety through relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Paxum on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Paxum Should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

When to take Paxum?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Ideally Paxum can be taken with food or without food post evening because its absorption is not affected by food. However, you are recommended to take it as per a doctor's instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Paxum?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Take Paxum as advised by your doctor. Do not take it longer than prescribed. Initially, a doctor prescribes this drug for a shorter duration and recommends his/her patient to follow- up/ re-visit to check for results. Taking this medicine longer than prescribed can lead to addiction because this is a habit-forming drug which can lead to drug dependency in patients.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Paxum cause low blood pressure?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Paxum causes low blood pressure in the patients who are taking it. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you are experiencing low blood pressure after taking this drug, then please consult with your doctor.