Aluctin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Aluctin is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Aluctin is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Aluctin may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Aluctin may cause side effects such as reduced alertness, confusion, tiredness, dizziness, poor muscle coordination and this may affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Aluctin is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aluctin is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION
Aluctin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aluctin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Aluctin is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Aluctin 30mg Capsule
Introduction
Aluctin belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is a prescription medicine used to treat insomnia. It relaxes the brain and helps to treat people who have problems with their sleeping habits.
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Uses of Aluctin
Insomnia
Side effects of Aluctin
Common
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Impaired coordination
Lightheadedness
How to use Aluctin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aluctin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Aluctin works
Aluctin is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
What if you forget to take Aluctin?
If you miss a dose of Aluctin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
If you are taking Aluctin for the treatment of insomnia, it should not be used for more than 4 weeks.
Take it 30 to 45 minutes before bedtime and only when you have time to sleep for at least 7 hours.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
Never share your medication with any other person who also has a sleep problem.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
If you have been taking this medicine for a long time, regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Stop taking medication and inform your doctor If you experience sleep-driving or memory loss.
Inform your doctor if you are suffering from depression, as this medicine may worsen the symptoms of depression.
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Brief Description
Indication
Insomnia
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Short-term management of insomnia
Adult: 15-30 mg at night.
Elderly: Max: 15 mg at night.
Child Dose
Oral
Short-term management of insomnia
Child: >15 yr 15 mg at night.
Elderly: Max: 15 mg at night.
Flurazepam is a long-acting benzodiazepine which binds to stereospecific benzodiazepine receptors on the postsynaptic GABA neuron w/in the CNS, includ...
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Precaution
Chronic pulmonary insufficiency; elderly or debilitated patients; muscle weakness, impaired liver or kidney function; drowsiness may affect skilled ta...
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Side Effect
Common
Ataxia,Dizziness,Drowsiness,Lethargy,Light-headedness
Less Common
Chest pain, palpitations,Headache, irritability, nervousness, weakness,G...
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Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: X
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; not recommended
Minor tranquilizers should be avoided in 1st trimester of pregnancy ...
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Interaction
May enhance CNS depressant effect w/ antidepressants, antipsychotics, general anaesth, hypnotics or sedatives, opioid analgesics. Flurazepam clearance...
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