Becalm 0.5mg Tablets

Becalm tablet is a medication used to treat panic attacks and anxiety. It helps relax the brain in depression by reducing imbalanced chemicals generated by neurons. Becalm tablet is an anti-anxiety medication.

It works by preventing the release of stress-inducing hormones and lowering anxiety and concern. It can also aid persons who are uneasy, have concentration problems, irritability, insomnia, and those who are restless and sweat excessively. Becalm tablet also treats panic attacks, anxiety, and phobias.

If the side effects of Becalm tablet become more severe, speak with your psychiatrist. Make sure you understand everything about the medicine from your psychiatrist before starting it. Also, tell your consultant doctor if you have any health issues, such as epilepsy, bronchial asthma, suicidal ideation, clinical depression, or a history of substance misuse.

Dosage

Overdose

• Overdosing on Becalm tablet can lead to death in severe circumstances, so always take under doctor's guidance and seek medical attention right away in case of overdose.

Missed a Dose

Patients taking Becalm tablet should take it once a day, preferably in the morning. If you forget to take a dose of Becalm tablet, make sure to take it as soon as possible. Skip the missed dosage return to the regular schedule if the dose is delayed and it's time for the next dose. Do not take two pills of Becalm tablet.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Becalm tablet is a triazole analogue that belongs to the 1,4-benzodiazepine class of medicines. It has anxiolytic, hypnotic, and anticonvulsant properties. The action of Becalm tablet is mediated by Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA). Like other benzodiazepines, it has a depressing CNS impact. It lowers the hyperactive brain cells and gives a calming effect.

Directions for Use

• Follow the doctor's instructions when taking Becalm tablet.
• At the beginning, a minimum dose is started. The dose is gradually increased over three to four days under your doctor's supervision.
• The medicine is to be taken orally and should not be chewed or crushed in any way.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Becalm tablet during pregnancy?

No. Becalm tablet can cause risk and is unsafe for the unborn baby. Pregnant women shouldn’t take this medicine as some life-threatening birth abnormalities are recorded. Always consult your doctor prior to taking this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Becalm tablet while breastfeeding?

It is unsafe to take Becalm tablets while breastfeeding. This medicine can transfer into breast milk in large amounts and could have a harmful influence on the infant.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Becalm tablet?

Becalm tablet can reduce the patient's attentiveness while on this medicine. Becalm tablet frequently causes drowsiness that can sometimes last till the next day. As a result, if you're taking this medicine, you should avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with the Becalm tablet?

No, the medicine should not be taken if you have consumed alcohol as this will worsen the tablet's harmful effects. When used with alcohol, Becalm tablet produces severe breathlessness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You must be cautious while using this medication as it can cause seizures in patients undergoing long-term benzodiazepine therapy.
• You may experience suicidal thoughts and suicidal tendencies while using this medication. So in patients with depression, use Becalm tablet with caution, especially if the suicidal risk is present. Depressed patients treated with Becalm tablet may have also experienced mania symptoms.

Contraindications

• If you’ve a known allergy to Becalm or any other components.
• If you’ve narrow-angle glaucoma (an eye disorder). The usage of this medicine may induce an increase in pressure in the back of the eyes, exacerbating the disease's symptoms.
• If you’ve active liver problems, you should avoid taking Becalm tablet. In the liver, this medicine is broken down and absorbed before its elimination in the urine.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• Depression
• Constipation
• Fatigue

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Cimetidine, Fluoxetine, Metoclopramide, Opioids, and Imipramine interact with Becalm tablet by increasing the serum level of alprazolam and leads to toxicity.
• Desipramine, Azole antifungal agents, Cetirizine, Antihypertensives interact with Becalm tablet by increasing the toxicity of alprazolam.

Interactions with food items

• Avoid grapefruit juice, tea, or coffee to avoid adverse effects. As coffee stimulates the brain, whereas Becalm tablet relaxes it. So, drinking too much coffee may reduce the ability of this medicine to calm brain activity.

Storage and disposal

Becalm tablet should be kept cool and dry in its original container at a temperature below 30°C. Store the medicine in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Follow the instructions on the package or label when storing it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Becalm tablet a habit-forming medicine?

People who take Becalm tablets in excessive dosages or for an extended period may develop an addiction. Becalm tablet is also more prone to become addictive in those with a history of drinking or medicine addiction. As a result, Becalm tablet should be taken for as little time and at the lowest effective dose possible.

If I start feeling better, can I stop taking tablets?

No. You should not abruptly stop using Becalm tablet. The withdrawal symptoms such as depression, nervousness, difficulty sleeping, drowsiness, confusion, irritability and sweating may occur. Stopping it abruptly may reactivate the symptoms, making them difficult to cure.

Which are the conditions for which Becalm tablet is used?

This medication is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. It belongs to the benzodiazepine class of medicines, which have a calming effect on the brain and central nervous system.