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Imiz is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Depression are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Imiz. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Imiz can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Imiz go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Imiz is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Imiz related warnings talks about Imiz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Imiz have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Imiz may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Imiz, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Imiz is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Imiz safe for pregnant women?
Imiz may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Imiz again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Imiz safe during breastfeeding?
Imiz should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Imiz on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Imiz. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Imiz on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Imiz. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Imiz on the Heart?
Information about safety of Imiz for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Imiz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Imiz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Imiz habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Imiz. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Imiz, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Imiz can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Imiz is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Imiz has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Imiz
You can take Imiz with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Imiz
Consuming Imiz with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Imiz is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects are observed at regular doses such as drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation and changes in libido. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Yes, Imiz causes depression of the central nervous system and calms the brain.
Imiz works by suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through the increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. This calms the brain and provides relief to the patient.
Imiz comes as a tablet, extended-release (long-acting) capsule, and concentrate (liquid), it should be taken by mouth. It is usually taken 1 to 4 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with chronic pulmonary insufficiency, personality disorders, muscle weakness, impaired liver or kidney function. Do not drive any vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine as it can cause drowsiness or sedation.
Take Imiz as advised by your doctor. Do not take it longer than prescribed. Initially, a doctor prescribes this drug for a shorter duration and recommends his/her patient to follow- up/ re-visit to check for results. Taking this medicine longer than prescribed can lead to addiction because this is a habit-forming drug which can lead to drug dependency in patients.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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