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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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Asmide 50mg Capsule is used to treat epilepsy (seizures/fits). It contains Zonisamide that reduces the abnormal and excessive activity of nerve impulses in the brain that cause fits or seizures. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, irritability, loss of appetite, memory impairment, double vision, confusion, depression, constipation, nausea, headache, or uncontrolled movements. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

ZONISAMIDE-50MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Asmide 50mg Capsule

Asmide 50mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy (seizures/fits). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures. In patients with seizures, the typical brain electrical pattern is disrupted by sudden bursts of electrical impulses that affect an individual’s consciousness, movements, or sensations.

Asmide 50mg Capsule contains 'Zonisamide’ that reduces the abnormal and excessive activity of nerve impulses in the brain that cause fits or seizures. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. In patients with seizures, the typical brain electrical pattern is disrupted by sudden bursts of electrical impulses that affect an individual’s consciousness, movements, or sensations. Asmide 50mg Capsule is used alone or in combination to treat and prevent partial seizures in adults and children above 6 years of age.

Take Asmide 50mg Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Asmide 50mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as dizziness, irritability, loss of appetite, memory impairment, double vision, confusion, depression, constipation, nausea, headache, uncontrolled movements. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Asmide 50mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Asmide 50mg Capsule without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Do not take Asmide 50mg Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid taking Asmide 50mg Capsule while breastfeeding as it may cause side-effects in the breastfed babies. Asmide 50mg Capsule should not be given to children unless prescribed. Asmide 50mg Capsule causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive if you are alert. Asmide 50mg Capsule should not be given to children unless prescribed. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Asmide 50mg Capsule as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings or suicidal tendencies. Asmide 50mg Capsule can cause permanent vision loss, inform your doctor immediately if you have any eye pain, redness, or any changes in your vision. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Asmide 50mg Capsule

Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures.

Directions for Use

Swallow Asmide 50mg Capsule as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush the medicine.

Medicinal Benefits

Asmide 50mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics. Asmide 50mg Capsule is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. Asmide 50mg Capsule works by blocking the sodium and calcium current in the brain and suppress the abnormal and excessive activity of nerve impulses in the brain that cause fits and pain. Thereby help in controlling seizures. Asmide 50mg Capsule is used alone or in combination to treat and prevent partial seizures and generalized seizures in adults. Asmide 50mg Capsule may be used as solo therapy or in combination in treating and preventing seizures in children above 6 years of age. Asmide 50mg Capsule is not associated with any psychological or physical dependence, and there is no potential for abuse.

How Asmide 50mg Capsule Works

Asmide 50mg Capsule contains 'Zonisamide’ that reduces the abnormal and excessive activity of nerve impulses in the brain that cause fits or seizures. Thereby helps in controlling seizures.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Asmide 50mg Capsule

  • Dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • Irritability
  • Loss of appetite
  • Memory impairment
  • Impaired coordination
  • Double vision
  • Confusion
  • Kidney stones
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation
  • Decreased blood levels of bicarbonates (a substance that prevents the blood from becoming acidic)

What if I have taken an overdose of Asmide 50mg Capsule

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Asmide 50mg Capsule as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include slow heart rate, fainting, feeling lightheaded, shallow or slow breathing. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Asmide 50mg Capsule if you are allergic to Zonisamide or any of its contents. Avoid intake of Asmide 50mg Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor. Breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before using Asmide 50mg Capsule to pass into the breast milk and affect the baby. Asmide 50mg Capsule should not be given to children unless prescribed. Inform your doctor before taking Asmide 50mg Capsule if you have or had kidney and liver problems, glaucoma, high levels of ammonia, osteoporosis, depression, heart problems if you have low levels of bicarbonate in blood you have previously suffered from kidney stones. Do not stop taking Asmide 50mg Capsule without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizure episodes. Asmide 50mg Capsule causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Asmide 50mg Capsule as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings or suicidal tendencies. Asmide 50mg Capsule can cause permanent vision loss, inform your doctor immediately if you have any eye pain, redness, or any changes in your vision.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ZonisamideAmitriptyline
Severe
ZonisamidePropantheline
Severe

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ZonisamideAmitriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asmide 50mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Amitriptyline and Asmide 50mg Capsule both increase body temperature while decreasing sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Asmide 50mg Capsule and Amitriptyline interact, however, if prescribed by a doctor, they can both be used. Some people may experience heat stroke and need to be hospitalized, especially in warm weather and while engaging in intense exercise. Children are especially at risk. If you feel sleepy, uneasy, or lightheaded after taking these medications combined, consult a doctor. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking medicines.
ZonisamidePropantheline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asmide 50mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Propantheline with Asmide 50mg Capsule can increase the risk or severity of Asmide 50mg Capsule side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating especially in warm weather.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Propantheline with Asmide 50mg Capsule together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Make sure to hydrate yourself during warm weather or after exercise. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideTrihexyphenidyl
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asmide 50mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Trihexyphenidyl with Asmide 50mg Capsule can increase the risk or severity of Asmide 50mg Capsule side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating especially in warm weather.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Trihexyphenidyl with Asmide 50mg Capsule together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience increased heart rate, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Make sure to hydrate yourself during warm weather or after exercise. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideDicyclomine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asmide 50mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Dicyclomine with Asmide 50mg Capsule may worsen effects like increased body temperature and sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
If you have to use Dicyclomine and Asmide 50mg Capsule together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to safely use both medications. You may also experience drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness when taking these medications together. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideTrospium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asmide 50mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Trospium with Asmide 50mg Capsule can increase the risk or severity of Asmide 50mg Capsule side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Trospium with Asmide 50mg Capsule together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Make sure to hydrate yourself during warm weather or after exercise. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideDexchlorpheniramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asmide 50mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Dexchlorpheniramine with Asmide 50mg Capsule can increase the risk or severity of Asmide 50mg Capsule side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating especially in warm weather.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dexchlorpheniramine with Asmide 50mg Capsule together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience increased heart rate, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Make sure to hydrate yourself during warm weather or after exercise. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideProcyclidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asmide 50mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Procyclidine with Asmide 50mg Capsule can increase the risk or severity of Asmide 50mg Capsule side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating especially in warm weather.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between procyclidine and Asmide 50mg Capsule, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or confusion. It is advised not to drive or use any hazardous machinery. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ZonisamideNortriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asmide 50mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Nortriptyline with Asmide 50mg Capsule can increase the risk or severity of side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nortriptyline with Asmide 50mg Capsule together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience decreased sweating, fever, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, severe or prolonged diarrhea, or vomiting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideHaloperidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asmide 50mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Haloperidol with Asmide 50mg Capsule can increase the risk or severity of developing Asmide 50mg Capsule side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating especially in warm weather.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Haloperidol with Asmide 50mg Capsule together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Make sure to hydrate yourself during warm weather or after exercise. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ZonisamideZiprasidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Asmide 50mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Ziprasidone with Asmide 50mg Capsule can increase the risk or severity of Asmide 50mg Capsule side effects like increased body temperature and decreased sweating especially in warm weather.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ziprasidone with Asmide 50mg Capsule together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, or excessive sweating, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps in utilizing fat instead of glucose for the generation of energy.

  • Atkins diet (high fay and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.

  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Exercise, meditation, and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity, and improves coping skills.

  • Prepare your living area; small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.

  • Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

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Asmide 50mg Capsule Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Asmide 50mg Capsule as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Avoid taking Asmide 50mg Capsule if you are pregnant unless prescribed by a doctor to lead to serious birth defects/congenital disabilities. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Asmide 50mg Capsule should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk and could lead to side-effects for breastfed babies.

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Driving

Unsafe

Asmide 50mg Capsule causes drowsiness, sleepiness, and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Asmide 50mg Capsule can be given to children above 6 years if prescribed by the doctor. The dose will be adjusted by the doctor depending upon the child's body weight.

FAQs

Asmide 50mg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called anti-convulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy (seizures/fits).
Asmide 50mg Capsule consists of 'zonisamide' that decreases the brain's excessive and abnormal nerve activity by blocking sodium and calcium currents in your brain and body. This reduces abnormal electrical activity between your nerve cells.
Consult your doctor before taking Asmide 50mg Capsule if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe Asmide 50mg Capsule only if the benefits outweigh the risks. If you are planning for pregnancy, use contraception while taking Asmide 50mg Capsule.
Asmide 50mg Capsule should be used with caution during hot weather as it may increase the chance of having a heat stroke. Inform your doctor if you have heat intolerance or fever. To avoid this condition, it is advisable to drink a lot of cold fluid and water, move to a cooler place, especially in summer.
No, Asmide 50mg Capsule is not a habit-forming drug. However, it can cause side-effects, especially when you stop taking it suddenly.
Do not discontinue Asmide 50mg Capsule without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Asmide 50mg Capsule for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Asmide 50mg Capsule; your doctor will gradually reduce the dose to avoid precipitating seizures.
Consult your doctor before taking Asmide 50mg Capsule if you have had kidney stones. Your doctor will prescribe Asmide 50mg Capsule only if the benefits outweigh the risks. Asmide 50mg Capsule should be taken with caution in patients with kidney stones. You may be at increased risk of developing more kidney stones. Reduce the risk of kidney stones, drink sufficient water.
Consult your doctor before taking Asmide 50mg Capsule if you have glaucoma. Asmide 50mg Capsule is contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma. Asmide 50mg Capsule may cause blindness on long-term use in the case of patients with narrow-angle glaucoma.
Asmide 50mg Capsule contains Zonisamide as an active key ingredient.
If you suddenly stop taking Asmide 50mg Capsule, your seizures may become worse. If required, your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
In patients taking Asmide 50mg Capsule, severe muscle pain and/or weakness develop either in the presence or absence of a fever. It is recommended that you consult your doctor; they will perform specific tests to evaluate muscle damage and treat it accordingly.
Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not officially approved Asmide 50mg Capsule for children, quite a few research studies have shown that it has been given to children of various ages (even infants) with generally good results. However, it should be provided under the supervision of a doctor.
Suicidal tendencies are not a common side effect with Asmide 50mg Capsule. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience mood swings or suicidal tendencies.
Yes, Asmide 50mg Capsule may lead to weight loss. A side effect of Zonisamide is reduced appetite and subsequent weight loss.
No, it does not impact on birth control pills. No reported interactions have been established as of now.
Asmide 50mg Capsule is excreted by the kidneys; patients with renal impairment or renal disease should be treated cautiously.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, irritability, loss of appetite, memory impairment, double vision, confusion, depression, constipation, nausea, headache, and uncontrolled movements. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Symptoms of overdose may include slow heartbeat, slowed breathing, dizziness, fainting and coma (loss of consciousness for a period of time).
Asmide 50mg Capsule may help control your condition but will not cure it. It may take two weeks or longer before you feel the full benefit of Asmide 50mg Capsule.
Before using this medication, you should inform your doctor about your medical history, including any ongoing medicines, to avoid potential interactions and minimize side effects.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it's almost time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Never take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Taking more than the recommended dosage does not provide additional benefits and can increase the risk of adverse effects.
Avoid consuming alcohol along with Asmide 50mg Capsule as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.

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