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Evalin – 5 mg tablet/pcs
৳ 0.68
Generic Name: Diazepam
Therapeutic class: Tranquillizers (CNS Preparations)
Manufacturer: Aristopharma Ltd
Note: চিকিৎসকের পরামর্শ মোতাবেক ঔষধ সেবন করুন
Indications
Diazepam is indicated for the short-term treatment of mild to moderate anxiety, excitation, agitation, fear, aggressiveness, etc. Anxiety reactions caused by stressed conditions, anxiety states with somatic expression, acute alcohol withdrawal, status epilepticus, premedication for surgical procedures, febrile convulsions, insomnia of hospitalized patients.
Dosage & Administration
Oral:
- Anxiety: 2 mg thrice daily, increased if necessary to 15-30 mg daily in divided doses. Elderly (or debilitated), half of the adult dose.
- Insomnia associated with anxiety: 5-15 mg at bedtime.
- Night terrors and somnambulism in Child: 1-5 mg at bedtime.
IM/slow IV injection (large vein, a rate below 5 mg/minute):
- For severe acute anxiety, control of acute panic attacks, and acute alcohol withdrawal: 10 mg repeated if necessary after not less than 4 hours.
- Febrile convulsion in children: Slow IV in a dose of 250 mcg/kg.
Rectal:
- In case of children– A dose of 500 mcg/kg (maximum 10 mg), repeated if necessary.
Side Effects
Diazepam is generally well tolerated. Higher doses may cause somnolence, dizziness, light headedness, confusion and ataxia.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Diazepam and its active metabolites cross the placental barrier and also pass into breast milk. So, it should be avoided if possible during pregnancy and lactation. US FDA pregnancy category D.
Precautions & Warnings
Prolonged use and abrupt withdrawal should be avoided. Diazepam should be used with caution in respiratory disease, muscle weakness, history of drug or alcohol abuse, in hepatic or renal impairment.
Overdose Effects
Sedation, muscle weakness, profound sleep or paradoxical excitation. In more severe cases symptoms may include ataxia, hypotonia, hypotension, respiratory depression and rarely coma and death.
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool (below 25˚C temperature) and dry place protected from light.
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