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. Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE

Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE

Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION

Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Use of Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease. | - Liver : UNSAFE

Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

If you miss a dose of Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet, 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.

What is Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet?::: Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Clonazepam and Escitalopram. This combination is used to treat anxiety disorders. Clonazepam works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Escitalopram works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps to improve mood.| Can the Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?::: Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or you may fall asleep suddenly during your routine activities like watching television, talking, eating or riding in a car. You might not feel drowsy or have any other warning signs before you suddenly fall asleep. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medication affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such symptoms.| Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?::: No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects and toxicity. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms that is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.| Can I stop taking Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?::: No, you should not stop taking Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet even if you feel well. Continue taking your medicine as advised. Your doctor may lower your dose gradually if your symptoms are improving.| Any special instruction regarding storage and disposal of Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet?::: Keep Alcam Plus 0.5mg/10mg Tablet in a container that is tightly closed and out of children's reach. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

Clonazepam and escitalopram have anxiety-lowering and mood-enhancing effects. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine (BZD) which increases the action of GABA, a chemical messenger that suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Escitalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that increases the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger that improves mood.

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