Laxyl 3 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Bromazepam |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
Indications
- Emotional disturbances
- Functional disturbances in cardiovascular system
- Functional disturbances in respiratory system
- Disturbances in gastrointestinal tract
- Disturbances in urinary tract
- Psychosomatic disorder
- Emotional reactions to chronic organic disease
Pharmacology
Powerful psychotropic agent, reduces tension and anxiety, sedative and muscle-relaxant properties, binds to GABA-A receptor
Dosage
- Standard outpatient therapy 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 require lower doses
- Children dosage: 0.1-0.3 mg/kg bodyweight
Administration
Oral administration
Interaction
- Enhanced sedative effects with 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
Not established safe during pregnancy, excreted in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Development of physical and psychological dependence
- Greater in predisposed patients with history of alcohol
- Withdrawal symptoms upon termination
- Risk of withdrawal phenomena and rebound phenomena
- 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, keep out of reach of children