INTRODUCTION:
In Treatment of Status epilepticus Status epilepticus is when a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes or when seizures occur close together and the person doesn't recover between seizures. It is a medical emergency and needs immediate medical attention. Calmese 2mg Injection slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. In Treatment of Short term anxiety Calmese 2mg Injection reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that may arise in stressful conditions such as an exam or job interview. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. This will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems. In Treatment of Anxiety disorder Calmese 2mg Injection helps relieve symptoms of many anxiety disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder by increasing the level of a chemical called GABA in your brain. This prevents abnormal symptoms of anxiety such as restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems. It helps you feel calm with a better ability to deal with problems. Exercise and a healthy diet can also improve your mood. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
Uses / Indications:
Treatment of Status epilepticus | Treatment of Short term anxiety | Treatment of Anxiety disorder
BENEFITS/INSTRUCTION:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Side Effects:
Dizziness | Confusion | Depression | Muscle weakness | Sleepiness
How to use:
Calmese 2mg Injection is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Pregnancy interaction:
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alcohol Interaction:
UNSAFE
Interactions / Warnings:
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Calmese 2mg Injection. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Calmese 2mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Calmese 2mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Calmese 2mg Injection should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Calmese 2mg Injection should be gradual. - Driving : UNSAFE - Calmese 2mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Calmese 2mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Calmese 2mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Calmese 2mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Calmese 2mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Calmese 2mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Faq for medicine:
Q. Is Calmese 2mg Injection an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?::: No, Calmese 2mg Injection is not an opioid. It belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicines and is used for short-term treatment (2-4 weeks) only. It is a habit-forming medicine and can make a person physically and psychologically dependent.| Q. For how long will Calmese 2mg Injection stay in my system?::: Calmese 2mg Injection may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.| Q. Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Calmese 2mg Injection?::: The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Calmese 2mg Injection. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.| Q. If I suddenly stop taking Calmese 2mg Injection, will it affect me adversely?::: You should reduce the dose of Calmese 2mg Injection gradually before completely stopping it. Suddenly stopping it may lead to withdrawal symptoms which include loss of the sense of reality, feeling detached from life, and unable to feel emotion. Some patients have also experienced numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ears), uncontrolled or overactive movements, twitching, shaking, feeling sick, being sick, stomach upsets or stomach pain, loss of appetite, agitation and abnormally fast heart beats. It can also cause panic attacks, dizziness or feeling faint, memory loss, hallucinations, feeling stiff and unable to move easily, feeling very warm, convulsions (sudden uncontrolled shaking or jerking of the body) and oversensitivity to light, sound and touch.| Q. Does Calmese 2mg Injection cause weight gain?::: The effect of Calmese 2mg Injection on weight gain or loss is not known. | Q. Does Calmese 2mg Injection cause depression?::: If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Calmese 2mg Injection should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.| Q. My old uncle is taking Calmese 2mg Injection for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?::: Though it is rare, but use of Calmese 2mg Injection can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in old age patients.| Q. Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Calmese 2mg Injection?::: Taking more than the recommended dose of Calmese 2mg Injection may cause loss of muscle control, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing and even coma. If you have taken higher than the recommended dose of Calmese 2mg Injection, seek immediate medical help immediately.
Description:
Calmese 2mg Injection is a prescription medicine used to treat status epilepticus. A medical emergency when a prolonged seizure occurs or continuous seizure occurs within a span of five minutes, even before the person recovers from the previous one. Calmese 2mg Injection may also be used to induce anesthesia before an investigation or a surgical procedure. It relieves anxiety and muscle tension, thus making the person comfortable before the operation or investigation procedure. This medicine is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Calmese 2mg Injection may be given into your vein (intravenously) or into one of your muscles (intramuscularly). The recommended dose depends on your age, weight and why it is being used for you. It is usually used for a short-term only owing to its high habit-forming potential. Side effects of this medicine include drowsiness, sedation, tiredness, confusion, depression, muscle weakness. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
Expert advice:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Medicine interaction:
In Treatment of Status epilepticus Status epilepticus is when a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes or when seizures occur close together and the person doesn't recover between seizures. It is a medical emergency and needs immediate medical attention. Calmese 2mg Injection slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. In Treatment of Short term anxiety Calmese 2mg Injection reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that may arise in stressful conditions such as an exam or job interview. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. This will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems. In Treatment of Anxiety disorder Calmese 2mg Injection helps relieve symptoms of many anxiety disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder by increasing the level of a chemical called GABA in your brain. This prevents abnormal symptoms of anxiety such as restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems. It helps you feel calm with a better ability to deal with problems. Exercise and a healthy diet can also improve your mood. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
Liver Interaction:
CAUTION
