ETIZOLAM belongs to a class of ‘anxiolytic’ (anxiety reducer) called benzodiazepine primarily used in the treatment of anxiety disorder, panic disorder and insomnia (difficulty in falling or staying asleep). Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry and excessive nervousness. Insomnia is a disorder of sleep that causes difficulty in falling asleep or staying asleep. Panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that causes sudden feelings of fear even when there is no real danger with symptoms like a fast heartbeat.
ETIZOLAM reduces anxiety/panic, induces sleep and relaxes muscles due to fits episodes. It works by increasing the activity of GABA (a chemical messenger in the brain that acts as a natural nerve-calming agent) and is involved in inducing sleep. Thereby, ETIZOLAM relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety and helps to fall asleep.
Take ETIZOLAM with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take ETIZOLAM based on your medical condition. Most common side effects of ETIZOLAM include drowsiness, ataxia (neurological conditions which affect balance and coordination), dysarthria (difficulty speaking), nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) and blepharospasm (involuntary closure of eyelids). Most of these side effects of ETIZOLAM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to ETIZOLAM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking ETIZOLAM. ETIZOLAM should be used with caution in elderly patients as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you have muscle weakness, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, drug addiction, kidney or liver problems before taking ETIZOLAM. Do not take ETIZOLAM with opioids as it may cause breathing problems or other severe adverse effects.
Respiratory depressant effects of ETIZOLAM are life-threatening in patients with severe chronic obstructive airways disease (COPD) and asthma. Overdose may lead to rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of muscle tissue) and hypothermia (a dangerous drop in body temperature). Co-ingestion of alcohol and ETIZOLAM may potentiate the toxic effect of the drug.
Anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Insomnia (sleep disorder) .

Side Effects of ETIZOLAM
Like all medicines, ETIZOLAM can cause some side effects such as drowsiness, ataxia (neurological conditions which affect balance and coordination), dysarthria (difficulty speaking), nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) and blepharospasm (involuntary closure of eyelids). Most of these side effects of ETIZOLAM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Use ETIZOLAM exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Take ETIZOLAM with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. The maximum daily dose should be exceeded more than 3 mg else; it may lead to toxicity and life-threatening conditions.