Bopam 3 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.25 (5 x 10: ৳ 262.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 52.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bromazepam |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
Title
- Bopam Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Bromazepam tablets for oral administration
Indications
- Emotional disturbances
- Functional disturbances in cardiovascular and respiratory systems
- Disturbances in the gastrointestinal and urinary tract
- Psychosomatic disorders
Pharmacology
- Powerful psychotropic agent
- Reduces tension and anxiety
- Sedative and muscle-relaxant properties
- Binds to GABA-A receptor
- Potentiates inhibitory effects
Dosage
- Standard dosage of 1.5-3 mg up to three times daily for outpatient therapy
- Higher dosage of 6-12 mg 2 or 3 times daily for severe cases
- Lower doses for elderly and debilitated patients
- Adjusted dose for children based on bodyweight
Administration
Oral administration
Interaction
- Enhanced sedative effects when combined with other centrally active drugs
- Prolonged elimination half-life with cimetidine
- Avoid co-administration with alcohol
Contraindications
- Known 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
- Development of physical and psychological dependence
- Greater risk of withdrawal symptoms in predisposed patients
- Gradual dosage decrease recommended upon termination
- Not recommended for the primary treatment of sleeplessness caused by psychotic illness
- Exercise caution while driving or using machinery
Therapeutic Class
- Benzodiazepine sedatives
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children