Tofisopam
Therapeutic Group
Psycholeptics (Antipsychotic, Anxiolytic/Hypnotic)Indication Dosage
Tofisopam is a medication that is used to help people who feel very anxious or worried. It can also be helpful for people who have trouble sleeping due to anxiety. It works by calming the mind and reducing the feeling of nervousness, making it easier for you to relax and sleep better. Your doctor may prescribe it to you if they think it will be beneficial for your anxiety or sleep problems.
Short-term Use In Anxiety:
- Adult: 50 Mg Three Times Daily; Increased Up To 300 Mg Daily; For Debilitated And Elderly Patients, Use Reduced Dose
Content
- Tab 50mg: Tofisopam 50mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Benzodiazepine
Contra Indications
- Acute Pulmonary Insufficiencies, Cns Depression, Respiratory Depression, Sleep Apnoea, Phobic Or Obsessional State, Chronic Psychosis, Unstable Myasthenia Gravis, Severe Hepatic Impairment. Not Recommended For Use To Treat Depression Or Anxiety Associated With Depression.
Precautions
- Acute Pulmonary Insufficiencies, Cns Depression, Respiratory Depression, Sleep Apnoea, Phobic Or Obsessional State, Chronic Psychosis, Unstable Myasthenia Gravis, Severe Hepatic Impairment. Not Recommended For Use To Treat Depression Or Anxiety Associated With Depression.
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Amnesia
- Ataxia (especially In The Elderly)
- confusion
- Dependence
- Drowsiness
- Lightheadedness
- Muscle Weakness
- Paradoxical Increase In Aggression
- Dizziness
- Dysarthria
- Gi Disturbances
- Gynaecomastia
- Headache
- Hypotension
- Incontinence
- Salivation Changes
- Slurred Speech
- Tremor
- Urinary Retention
- Vertigo
- Visual Disturbances.
- Rare: Apnoea
- Blood Disorders
- Respiratory Depression
- Jaundice
- Skin Reactions