Do
not use this medication if you are allergic to Xanax or to other benzodiazepines,
such as chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium),
lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax). This medication can cause birth defects
in an unborn baby. Do not use Xanax if you are pregnant.
Before
taking Xanax, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma,
kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or
addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Do
not drink alcohol while taking Xanax. This medication can increase the effects
of alcohol.
Xanax
may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed
for. Xanax should never be shared with another person, especially someone who
has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place
where others cannot get to it.
It
is dangerous to try and purchase Xanax on the Internet or from vendors outside
of the United States. Medications distributed from Internet sales may contain
dangerous ingredients, or may not be distributed by a licensed pharmacy.
Do
not use this medication if you have:
-
narrow-angle
glaucoma;
-
if
you are also taking itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Nizoral); or
-
if
you are allergic to alprazolam or to other benzodiazepines, such as
chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium),
lorazepam (Ativan), or oxazepam (Serax).
Before
taking Xanax, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
-
asthma,
emphysema, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or
other breathing problems;
-
glaucoma;
-
kidney
or liver disease (especially alcoholic liver disease);
-
a
history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior; or
-
a
history of drug or alcohol addiction.
If
you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special
tests to safely take Xanax.
FDA
pregnancy category D. This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. During
pregnancy, do not take Xanax without your physician's consent. Tell your doctor
if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control
while you are using this medication. Xanax can pass into breast milk and may
harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if
you are breast-feeding a baby. The sedative effects of this medication may last
longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take
benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are
taking Xanax. Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old.
How
should I take Xanax?
Take
Xanax exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger
amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the
directions on your prescription label.
Your
doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results
from this medication.
Xanax
may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed
for. Xanax should never be shared with another person, especially someone who
has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place
where others cannot get to it. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release
tablet. Swallow the pill whole. It is specially made to release medicine slowly
in the body. Breaking the pill would cause too much of the drug to be released
at one time.
Contact
your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your
panic or anxiety symptoms.
Your
symptoms may return when you stop using Xanax after using it over a long period
of time. You may also have seizures or withdrawal symptoms when you stop using
Xanax. Withdrawal symptoms may include blurred vision, trouble concentrating,
loss of appetite, diarrhea, muscle twitching, numbness or tingling, or increased
sensations.
Do
not stop using Xanax suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need
to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
To
be sure this medication is helping your condition, your doctor will need to
check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your
doctor.
Store Xanax at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Keep
track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine.
Benzodiazepines are drugs of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the
household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
What
happens if I miss a dose?
Take
the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly
scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What
happens if I overdose?
Seek
emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine. An overdose of this medicine can be fatal.
Xanax
overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, confusion, muscle weakness,
loss of balance or coordination, feeling light-headed, fainting, or coma.
What
should I avoid while taking Xanax?
Do
not drink alcohol while taking Xanax. This medication can increase the effects
of alcohol. Xanax can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or
reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake
and alert.
Grapefruit
and grapefruit juice may interact with Xanax and lead to potentially dangerous
effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor. Do not
increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without
first talking to your doctor.
What
are the possible side effects of Xanax?
Get
emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to
Xanax: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or
throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
-
unusual
risk-taking behavior, decreased inhibitions, no fear of danger;
Common
Uses:
Ultracode is a drug which contains codeine 30 mg and Paracetamol 500 mg. Codeine
is an opioid analgesic which central effect is not very intense, that is to say
5 to 10 times smaller than the effect of morphine. The advantage of codeine
compared to another opioid is its lesser effect on the respiratory system. The
level of addiction is also lower.
The combination of codeine and paracetamol is causing an analgesic activity
slightly higher than each of the two compounds individually.
Ultracode is used to treat painful conditions in adults (this form).
Moderate pain not responding to the use of peripheral analgesics.
How to use:
Prolonged use of this medicine in high doses may cause dependence
Be extra careful during pregnancy (do not use during the first quarter, near
the end and during breastfeeding)
The drivers of motor vehicles or dangerous machinery should drive with extra
care
May cause danger for chronic alcoholics who have a heightened sensitivity and
risk to get an overdose with paracetamol
In the athlete, there is a risk of positive result of doping control
Side
Effects:
The
side effects include:
Allergy
Bronchospasm
Constipation
Rash
Erythema
Nausea, Drowsiness
Thrombocytopenia exceptional
Respiratory depression in type
Urticaria
Vertigo
Vomiting
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Seek emergency
medical attention if you think you have taken too much of this medication.
Warning and Precautions:
The patient should not take this medication if he has:
Allergy to codeine or paracetamol
hepatocellular disorders
Renal Failure
Phenylketonuria (because of the presence of aspartame)
Respiratory insufficiency
Storage conditions:
Efferalgan Codeine should be kept at a temperature 15-25С. The
medicine should be kept in a place unreachable for children. Shelf life: 3
years.
All information given above is a summary. You must visit your doctor,
pharmacies or health care provider can provide more information about this
medicine. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed.
Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. Do not store medication
with end term of storage.
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