Bromazep 3 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Bromazepam
Company Orion pharma ltd

Indications

  • Emotional disturbances
  • Cardiovascular system disturbances
  • Respiratory system disturbances
  • Gastrointestinal disturbances
  • Urinary tract disturbances
  • Psychosomatic disorders
  • Chronic organic disease reactions

Pharmacology

Powerful psychotropic agent, reduces tension and anxiety, sedative and muscle-relaxant properties, binds to GABA-A receptor, potentiates inhibitory effects

Dosage

  • Standard dosage: 1.5-3 mg up to three times daily
  • Severe cases dosage: 6-12 mg 2 or 3 times daily for 8-12 weeks
  • Elderly and debilitated patients: Lower doses required
  • Children: Dose adjusted to low bodyweight

Administration

Oral administration in the form of tablets

Interaction

  • Enhanced sedative effects with centrally active drugs
  • Prolonged elimination half-life with cimetidine
  • Avoid concomitant intake 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

  • Risk of physical and psychological dependence
  • Greater risk in predisposed patients with history of alcohol
  • Withdrawal symptoms upon termination
  • Not recommended for primary treatment of sleeplessness caused by psychotic illness
  • Caution while driving or using machineries

Therapeutic Class

Benzodiazepine sedatives

Storage Conditions

Keep in dry place away from light and heat, out of reach of children

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