Absenz Syrup is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures/epilepsy. It works by slowing down the hyperactivity of the brain and nerves in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It also helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety.Absenz Syrup may be taken with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day. Follow your doctorΓ’ΒΒs instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse.Common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, somnolence, anorexia, diarrhea, gastrointestinal upset, nausea, and vomiting. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. Let your doctor know if you have any symptoms, there may be ways of preventing or reducing them. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse.Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts, and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. You should also not breastfeed while taking this medicine. Additionally, do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you sleepy or dizzy while on treatment with this medicine. Drowsiness and dizziness may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Your kidney function may need to be tested often while taking this medicine.
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Alcohol:
Absenz Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:
Absenz Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Absenz Syrup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Absenz Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
Absenz Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Absenz Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
Absenz Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Absenz Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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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 youΓ’ΒΒre worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Dizziness
Headache
Weight loss
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Sleepiness
Gastrointestinal discomfort
Loss of appetite
Hiccup
