PRIZM 250mg Tablet 100s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action may vary based on the intended use.

• Duration of Effect

  The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body may vary based on the intended use.

• Safe with Alchohol?

  Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, difficulty in concentration, drowsiness, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

• Allergy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to PRIZM 250mg Tablet 100s or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

• Active and/or severe liver disease

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with active and/or severe liver diseases.

• Urea cycle disorders

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with urea cycle disorders (high ammonium levels in the blood) or family history of urea cycle disorder.

• Mitochondrial disorders

  This medicine is not recommended for use in patients and children who are suspected to have the mitochondrial disorder (POLG e.g Alpers-Huttenlocher Syndrome).

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women except in life-threatening conditions. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

• Pancreatitis

  This medicine may cause severe pancreatitis which is a serious life-threatening reaction in some patients. Discontinue the medicine if pancreatitis is detected. Report any signs and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or acute abdominal pain, etc. to the doctor immediately. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Bleeding disorder

  Use with caution in patients with the bleeding disorder as it may cause Thrombocytopenia. Make necessary dosage adjustments or discontinue the medicine if this condition is identified.

• Suicidal ideation

  This medicine may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. Appropriate dose adjustments should be done in patients with depression or suicidal tendencies.

• Systemic lupus erythematosus

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus due to the risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Use in elderly population

  This medicine should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the risk of dizziness.

• Driving and operating machinery

  This medicine may cause symptoms such as weakness, drowsiness, sleepiness, dizziness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

• Impaired kidney function

  This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of kidney function is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking this medicine before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

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