Zerotens 3 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 120.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bromazepam |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Emotional disturbances
- Functional disturbances in cardiovascular system
- Functional disturbances in respiratory system
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Urinary tract disturbances
- Psychosomatic disorder
- Emotional reactions to chronic organic disease
Pharmacology
- Powerful psychotropic agent
- Selective reduction of tension and anxiety
- Sedative properties
- Muscle-relaxant properties
- GABA-A receptor binding
Dosage
- Standard dosage 1.5-3 mg up to three times daily
- Severe cases dosage 6-12 mg 2 or 3 times daily
- Elderly and debilitated patients dosage adjustment
- Children dosage adjustment based on bodyweight
Administration
- Oral administration
Interaction
- Enhanced sedative effects when combined with other centrally active drugs
- Prolonged elimination half-life when co-administered with cimetidine
- Avoid co-administration with alcohol
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to bromazepam
- Severe respiratory insufficiency
- Severe hepatic insufficiency
- Sleep apnea syndrome
Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Muscle weakness
- Reduced alertness
- Confusion
- Headache
- Ataxia
- Anterograde amnesia
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Safety not established during pregnancy
- Avoid use during lactation due to excretion in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of physical and psychological dependence
- Greater risk in predisposed patients with history of alcohol
- Withdrawal symptoms upon termination of treatment
- Gradual dosage decrease recommended
- Not recommended for primary treatment of sleeplessness caused by psychotic illness
- Caution while driving or using machinery
Therapeutic Class
- Benzodiazepine sedatives
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children