MEVA-C CAP

Overview

MEVA-C CAP is a Schedule H drug.

MEVA-C CAP is composed of: MEBEVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE (135 MG), CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE (5 MG)


Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine. Chlordiazepoxide affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat anxiety disorders. Chlordiazepoxide may be used short-term to treat anxiety you may have before a surgery. Chlordiazepoxide is also used to treat anxiety or withdrawal symptoms of alcoholism.

Usage

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE is generally used to treat: Anxiety, Alcoholism

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for MEVA-C CAP and its Constituents

 Avoid drinking alcohol. Dangerous side effects could occur.

Chlordiazepoxide may impair your thinking or reactions. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizzinessor severe drowsiness can cause falls or other accidents.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Confusion

Common Side-Effects

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE : Drowsiness, Dizziness, Nausea, Constipation, Eyes Blurred Vision, Head Headache

Serious Side-Effects

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE : Mood Swings, Slurred Speech, Body Difficulty Walking, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Face Muscle Twitching (painless), Difficulty Sleeping, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Fatigue (tiredness), Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Throat Soreness, Fever, Eyes Yellow Eyes

Rare Side-Effects

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE : Skin Rash, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE can interfere with: Alcoholism, Glaucoma, Acute Renal Failure, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Respiratory Failure, Seizure, Shock, Psychosis, Depression, Obesity, Porphyria

Technical Classification

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

2 Times Daily	72%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)	21%

What was the Dosage Advised?

1tab	75%
1CAP	19%

Directions with respect to food?

Before Food	63%
After Food	37%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days	29%
7 Days	18%
5 Days	13%
42 Days	10%
14 Days	9%
10 Days	8%
28 Days	6%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

12 to 18yrs	1%
18 to 35yrs	36%
35 to 50yrs	32%
50 to 60yrs	15%
60 to 70yrs	11%
70yrs and above	5%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females

44%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Gastroenterologist	97%
Orthopaedist	1%
Physician	1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

RIFAGUT 400MG TAB	14%
LONAZEP-MD 0.25MG TAB	13%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

CBC (HEMATOLOGY)	13%
USG WHOLE ABDOMEN (RADIOLOGY)	10%

Most common Home Remedies advised along-side?

Walking (Exercise)	20%
Small frequent meals (Diet)	16%
Follow diet as advised (Diet)	12%

Available Alternatives for MEVA-C CAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

MEVA-C CAP

INR 70.6 for 10 CAPSULES

MEBEVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE 135 MG, CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5 MG