Estazolam: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Estazolam is a benzodiazepine sleeping medicine. It is a prescription medicine used for short-term insomnia. In Pakistan it is available as tablets. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Estazolam works

Estazolam is a benzodiazepine. It enhances the effect of GABA, a natural chemical in the brain that calms nerve activity. This reduces mental alertness and tension at bedtime, helping you fall asleep sooner and wake less often during the night.

What is Estazolam used for?

• Short-term insomnia

Estazolam is a prescription sleeping medicine used for the short-term treatment of insomnia, including trouble falling asleep, waking frequently during the night or waking too early. It is meant for a limited period, usually when sleeplessness is severe and affecting daily life. Doctors normally combine it with advice on sleep habits and look for underlying causes such as stress, pain or depression.

Side effects of Estazolam

Estazolam commonly causes some drowsiness, and other side effects may include:

• Grogginess the next day
• Dizziness or unsteadiness
• Weakness
• Headache
• Poor coordination
• Memory lapses

Get emergency help for slow or shallow breathing, extreme sleepiness or difficulty waking, confusion, or swelling of the face or throat. Tell your doctor at once about any sleepwalking, sleep-driving or other activities you do not remember.

Precautions and warnings

• It is a controlled medicine that can cause dependence and tolerance, so use it only as prescribed and for the shortest possible time.
• Do not stop it suddenly after regular use, as this can cause withdrawal symptoms and rebound insomnia; your doctor will reduce it gradually.
• Never combine it with alcohol, opioid painkillers or other sedatives, as this can dangerously slow your breathing.
• Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you, as drowsiness can last into the next day.
• It must not be used in pregnancy, and you should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or have breathing problems, sleep apnoea, liver disease, depression or a history of substance misuse.

Frequently asked questions about Estazolam

What is the price of Estazolam in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Estazolam products currently in stock range from Rs 164 to Rs 325 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Esligan 1mg Tablets at Rs 164. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Estazolam are available in Pakistan?

Estazolam is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Esilgan (Helix Pharma Ltd) and Esligan (Helix Pharma Ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Estazolam?

Yes. Estazolam is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Estazolam be used during pregnancy?

It must not be used in pregnancy, and you should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or have breathing problems, sleep apnoea, liver disease, depression or a history of substance misuse.

Are all Estazolam brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Estazolam in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Estazolam brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Estazolam from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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