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Prazepam
Latest prescription information about Prazepam. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Prazepam
Pronunciation : pra’ ze pam
Therapeutic Classification : Anxiolytics, Sedatives And Hypnotics
Trade Name(s): International- Centrac, Centrax, Demetrin, Lysanxia, Mono Demetrin, Pozapam, Prasepine, Prazene, Reapam and Trepidan. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an anti-anxiety agent, prescribed for anxiety. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with severe psychiatric disorders, CNS depression or coma, porphyria and hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adult: 30 mg daily as a single nightly dose or in divided doses, up to 60 mg daily in severe conditions. Elderly: Initially, 10-15 mg daily. How it should be taken : It comes as tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with food. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, seizures, lung, heart, or liver disease, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It should not be taken for more than four weeks; otherwise patient become addict to this drug. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common - Clumsiness / sleepiness. Central Nervous System - Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, muscle incoordination, fatigue, confusion, faintness, talkativeness, restlessness, anxiety, excitement, trembling, muscle spasms, sleeping problems and nightmares. Miscellaneous - Abdominal cramps, blurred vision, dry mouth, fast heartbeat, slurred speech and headache. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature and away from light. |
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- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- PubMed
- CIMS
- Indian Pharma Reference Guide 2012
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