Mb-Tab

Generic name: Meprobamate
Drug class: Miscellaneous anxiolytics , Antineoplastic Agents

Usage of Mb-Tab

Meprobamate is used to relieve nervousness or tension. This medicine should not be used for nervousness or tension caused by the stress of everyday life.

Meprobamate is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Mb-Tab side effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Skin rash, hives, or itching

Rare

Confusion

fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat

sore throat and fever

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusual excitement

wheezing, shortness of breath, or troubled breathing

Symptoms of overdose

Confusion (severe)

dizziness or lightheadedness (continuing)

drowsiness (severe)

shortness of breath or slow or troubled breathing

slow heartbeat

slurred speech

staggering

weakness (severe)

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Clumsiness or unsteadiness

drowsiness

Less common

Blurred vision or change in near or distant vision

diarrhea

dizziness or lightheadedness

false sense of well-being

headache

nausea or vomiting

unusual tiredness or weakness

After you stop using this medicine, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, check with your doctor immediately if you notice the following side effects:

Clumsiness or unsteadiness

confusion

convulsions (seizures)

hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)

increased dreaming

muscle twitching

nausea or vomiting

nervousness or restlessness

nightmares

trembling

trouble in sleeping

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Mb-Tab

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of meprobamate in children with use in other age groups.

Geriatric

Elderly people may be especially sensitive to the effects of meprobamate. This may increase the chance of side effects during treatment.

Breast Feeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Alfentanil

Alprazolam

Amobarbital

Aprobarbital

Benzhydrocodone

Bromazepam

Bromopride

Buprenorphine

Butabarbital

Butalbital

Butorphanol

Calcium Oxybate

Cannabidiol

Cannabis

Chloral Hydrate

Chlorzoxazone

Clobazam

Clonazepam

Clorazepate

Codeine

Dantrolene

Daridorexant

Dexmedetomidine

Diazepam

Dihydrocodeine

Doxylamine

Esketamine

Eslicarbazepine Acetate

Estazolam

Ethchlorvynol

Fentanyl

Flibanserin

Fluconazole

Flunitrazepam

Flurazepam

Fospropofol

Gabapentin

Gabapentin Enacarbil

Halazepam

Hydrocodone

Hydromorphone

Ketamine

Ketazolam

Lacosamide

Lemborexant

Levocetirizine

Levorphanol

Lofexidine

Lorazepam

Lormetazepam

Loxapine

Magnesium Oxybate

Meclizine

Medazepam

Meperidine

Mephenesin

Mephobarbital

Metaxalone

Methadone

Methocarbamol

Methohexital

Metoclopramide

Midazolam

Morphine

Morphine Sulfate Liposome

Nalbuphine

Nitrazepam

Olanzapine

Oxazepam

Oxycodone

Oxymorphone

Pentazocine

Pentobarbital

Periciazine

Phenobarbital

Potassium Oxybate

Prazepam

Pregabalin

Primidone

Propofol

Quazepam

Remifentanil

Remimazolam

RoPeginterferon Alfa-2b-njft

Scopolamine

Secobarbital

Sodium Oxybate

Sparsentan

Sufentanil

Tapentadol

Temazepam

Thiopental

Topiramate

Tramadol

Trazodone

Triazolam

Zolpidem

Zuranolone

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

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How to use Mb-Tab

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If too much is taken, it may become habit-forming.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

For regular (short-acting) tablets:

Adults and children 12 years of age and older: 400 milligrams three or four times a day, or 600 milligrams two times a day.

Children 6 to 12 years of age: 100 to 200 milligrams two or three times a day.

Children up to 6 years of age: Dose must be determined by the doctor.

For long-acting dosage forms (extended-release tablets):

Adults and children 12 years of age or older: 400 to 800 milligrams two times a day, in the morning and at bedtime.

Children 6 to 12 years of age: 200 milligrams two times a day, in the morning and at bedtime.

Children up to 6 years of age: Dose must be determined by the doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Warnings

If you will be taking this medicine regularly for a long time:

Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits.

Check with your doctor at least every 4 months to make sure you need to continue taking this medicine.

If you will be taking this medicine in large doses or for a long time, do not stop taking it without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the amount you are taking before stopping completely.

This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are antiHistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are taking this medicine.

Before you have any medical tests, tell the medical doctor in charge that you are taking this medicine. The results of some tests, such as the metyrapone test and the phentolamine test, may be affected by this medicine.

If you think you or someone else may have taken an overdose of this medicine, get emergency help at once. Taking an overdose of meprobamate or taking alcohol or other CNS depressants with meprobamate may lead to unconsciousness and possibly death. Some signs of an overdose are severe confusion, drowsiness, or weakness; shortness of breath or slow or troubled breathing; slurred speech; staggering; and slow heartbeat.

This medicine may cause some people to become dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally. Even if taken at bedtime, it may cause some people to feel drowsy or less alert on arising. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert .

Meprobamate may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.

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