Zonas tablet 100 mg 2_7?s works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Zonas tablet 100 mg 2_7?s

Irritability severe

Mood or mental changes severe

Trouble with sleeping severe

Anorexia severe

Shakiness or unsteady walking severe

Easy bruising and bleeding severe

Rash severe

Uses of Zonas tablet 100 mg 2_7?s
What is it prescribed for?

Partial onset seizures
This medicine is used in the treatment of partial seizures which is a brain disorder characterized by muscle contractions and visual disturbances.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time taken by this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended due to the increased risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and impaired judgment. It is advised that you do not perform any activities which require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol while taking this medicine.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Zonas tablet 100 mg 2_7?s or other sulfonamides.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

General Warnings

Skin Reactions
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of allergy to Zonas tablet 100 mg 2_7?s . Report any skin rash to the doctor immediately. Your doctor may discontinue the medicine and prescribe an alternative medicine based on your clinical condition.

Effect on blood
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of blood disorders. Close monitoring of CBC and platelet levels are recommended while receiving this medicine.

Suicidal tendency
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of depression due to an increase in the risk of worsening depression and suicidal thoughts. Monitor the patients closely for any worsening of symptoms. An alternate treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Amitriptyline severe

Erythromycin moderate

Ketoconazole moderate

Alprazolam severe

Dicyclomine severe

Disease interactions

severe
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of depression due to an increase in the risk of worsening depression, suicidal thoughts, and unusual mood changes. Monitor the patients closely for any worsening of symptoms. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any behavioral changes.

severe
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of blood disorders due to an increase in the risk of bone marrow depression and anemia. Close monitoring of CBC and platelet count is recommended while receiving this medicine.

severe
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of kidney disease due to the increased risk of serious side effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is recommended while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments should be done based on the severity of renal impairment.

General Instructions

Drink plenty of fluids during treatment with this medicine to reduce the risk of kidney stone formation. Do not take this medicine in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor immediately if you experience any undesirable side effects. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

References

medlineplus.gov –
Zonisamide [Internet].
Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603008.html
[cited 9/9/2020].
2020