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Etizolam is mainly prescribed to treat insomnia, and anxiety disorders such as panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder. Etizolam is a good medication for instant relief from panic attacks and anxiety it can also be taken as a preventative in this respect. You should not use etizolam if you have myasthenia gravis, coma, acute pulmonary insufficiency, sleep apnoea, severe hepatic disorders, acute narrow-angle glaucoma, chronic psychiatric illness, porphyria or hypotension.

Typical Uses

Etizolam, a benzodiazepine-class of anxiolytics, is prescribed for the treatment and management of agitation or tension and anxiety. Etizolam is also prescribed as a short-term management therapy for insomnia.

Side Effects

Some of the side effects of etizolam include drowsiness, sedation, muscle weakness and incoordination fainting, headache, confusion, depression, slurred speech, changes in libido and tremor visual disturbances, urinary retention or incontinence, gastrointestinal disturbances, changes in salivation and memory loss.

Drug Interactions

Etizolam may interact with sedatives, CNS depressant, anti-depressant, sedating anti-histamines, anti-psychotics, disulfiram, clozapine, cisapride, opioid analgesics, diazoxide, cimetidine, proton-pump inhibitors, muscle relaxants, ACE II inhibitors, alcohol, beta-blockers, anti-epileptics and sodium nitroprusside.

Mechanism of action

Etizolam belongs to a class of medication called benzodiazepines. It works by enhancing the action of a signalling chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), which helps to calm the brain. This, in turn, induces sleep and causes relaxation of muscles in the body.

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