Busiprox 10 Tablet

Busiprox 10 Tablet is used for the treatment of anxiety disorder. It alters the chemicals in the brain that cause symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, fatigue, sweating, increased heart rate, and unwanted or racing thoughts.

Busiprox 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, vomiting, and dry mouth. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you and do not take alcohol with it as it may worsen the dizziness.

Before taking this medicine, remember to inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions like acute narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, slurred speech, or drug dependence issues.

• Anxiety disorder

Anxiety disorder
Busiprox 10 Tablet affects the action of those chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and sleep problems that often come with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. It 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.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Buscalm

• Nausea
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Dryness in mouth
• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Busiprox 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Busiprox 10 Tablet works by modulating the action of serotonin, a chemical messenger of the brain that affects thoughts and mood.

• Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
• It may take 2-4 weeks to achieve efficacy.
• Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Busiprox 10 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
• Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.

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