"Phenazepam" is a tranquilizer belonging tobenzodiazepine derivative group. It has a pronounced hypnotic, myorelaxing, anticonvulsant and anxiolytic action. The effect of anticonvulsant, narcotic, sleeping pills, ethyl alcohol under the influence of the drug "Fenazepam" is significantly enhanced. The manual describes the pharmacokinetics of the drug: there is a good absorbability of the drug from the gastrointestinal tract when administered orally. Moreover, the maximum level of achievement of the concentration of the drug "Phenazepam" in the blood occurs in 1-2 hours, the time of its half-life is 6-10 hours, which is mainly through the kidneys.
Indications for use of the drug "Phenazepam"
The instruction to the medicinal product lists the diseases for which this medication is indicated:
- treatment of epilepsy, tics, various hyperkinesis, athetosis, muscle stiffness;
- removal of toxic and alcohol withdrawal, various origins of seizures;
- various psychopathic and psychopathic,neurosis-like, neurotic states accompanied by frequent mood swings (emotional lability and increased irritability), fear, anxiety.
Contraindications to the drug "Phenazepam"
Instructions to the drug warns that thisThe drug is contraindicated for people with severe myasthenia gravis, as well as with impaired functional activity of the kidneys and (or) liver, severe depressions, with coma, angle-closure glaucoma, shock, respiratory failure. In addition, it is forbidden to take the drug when intoxicated with alcohol, narcotic drugs, sleeping pills, neuroleptics, other tranquilizers, during pregnancy, at a minor age, if there is hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
The drug "Phenazepam." Composition
Each white tablet contains:
- phenazepam (0.0025, 0.001, 0.0005 g);
- gelatin;
- talc;
- milk sugar;
- calcium stearate;
- starch.
Each package contains tablets in a blister pack of 100 or 50 pieces.
How to take the drug "Phenazepam"? Instruction
With extreme precaution, the drug is prescribed to people engaged in potentially hazardous activities that require quick reaction and increased attention, as well as the elderly.
Start taking the drug withminimum doses (from 0.5 to 1 mg) two or three times a day. Further, the dosage is increased to 2-5 mg. A subsequent increase in the dose of the drug, reaching up to 10 mg, is possible only under the supervision of the attending doctor under inpatient conditions.
Medicine "Phenazepam". Side effects
As a result of therapeutic treatment withThis drug may sometimes cause adverse reactions, such as dizziness, nausea, muscle weakness, drowsiness. In very rare cases, the appearance of mydriasis and ataxia is possible. Even if one of the above symptoms occurs, it is necessary to urgently discontinue therapy with a drug and consult a doctor immediately.
With an overdose of the drug"Phenazepam" may appear such symptoms as difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, lowering blood pressure, decreased reflex ability, bradycardia, confusion, increased sleepiness, coma. That is why in this case it is necessary to call the ambulance crew, symptomatic treatment and gastric lavage are indicated.
Recommendations for the appointment of the drug "Phenazepam"only a qualified specialist can do, it is necessary to consult with a psychotherapist, who has the right to decide whether it is necessary to take this medication in any given case.
