Medicinal preparation "Fenazepam". Instructions for use

"Phenazepam" is a tranquilizer belonging to a group of benzodiazepine derivatives. Has a pronounced sleeping pills, miorelaksiruyuschee, anticonvulsant and anxiolytic action. The effect of anticonvulsant, narcotic, hypnotic drugs, ethyl alcohol under the influence of the drug "Phenazepam" is greatly enhanced. The instruction describes the pharmokinetics of the drug: there is a good absorption of the drug from the gastrointestinal tract when administered orally. And the maximum level of achievement of the concentration of the drug "Phenazepam" in the blood comes in 1-2 hours, the time of its half-elimination is 6-10 hours, which is carried out mainly through the kidneys.

Indications for the use of the drug "Phenazepam"

Instruction to the drug lists the diseases in which the reception of this medication is indicated:

• Treatment of epilepsy, tics, various Hyperkinesis, athetosis, rigidity of muscles;
• Withdrawal of substance abuse and alcohol abstinence, various seizures;
• Various psychopathic and psychopathic, neurotic-like, neurotic states, accompanied by frequent mood swings (emotional lability and increased irritability), fear, anxiety.

Contraindications to the use of the drug "Phenazepam"

The instruction to the drug warns that this medication is contraindicated for people with severe myasthenia gravis diseases, as well as with impaired functional kidney and / or liver function, severe depression, coma, zakratougolnoy glaucoma, shock, respiratory failure. In addition, it is forbidden to take the drug in case of intoxication with alcohol, narcotic drugs, sleeping pills, neuroleptics, other tranquilizers, during pregnancy, at a minor age, in the presence of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

The drug "Phenazepam". Composition

Each white tablet contains:

• Fenazepam (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 do I take Phenazepam? Instructions

With special precaution, the drug is prescribed to people engaged in potentially hazardous activities that require quick reaction and increased attention, as well as to older people.

Begin taking the drug with minimal doses (from 0.5 to 1 mg) two to three times a day. Then the dosage is increased to 2-5 mg. The subsequent increase in the dose of the drug, reaching 10 mg, is possible only under the supervision of the attending physician under stationary conditions.

The drug "Phenazepam". Side effects

As a result of therapeutic treatment with this drug, there may sometimes be side effects 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 stop the therapy with the help of a medicine and immediately consult with a doctor.

When an overdose of the drug "Phenazepam" may appear symptoms such as shortness of breath and shortness of breath, lowering blood pressure, reducing reflex, bradycardia, confusion, increased drowsiness, coma. That's why in such a case it is necessary to call an ambulance team, symptomatic treatment and gastric lavage are indicated.

Recommendations for the appointment of the drug "Phenazepam" can only be done by a qualified specialist, it is absolutely necessary to consult a doctor-psychotherapist who has the right to decide whether this medication should be taken in this or that way.