Generic Name
ChlordiazepoxidePacks Price
- Tab 5 m.g: 1000: 80.00: 94.12
Zepox
Therapeutic Group
Psycholeptics (Antipsychotic, Anxiolytic/Hypnotic)Indication Dosage
Chlordiazepoxide is a medication that is used to treat anxiety and help people feel calmer and more relaxed. It can also be used to ease withdrawal symptoms in people who are trying to stop drinking alcohol.
Short-term Use In Anxiety:
- Adult: 10 Mg 3 Times A Day, Increased If Necessary To60-100 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, For Debilitated Patients, Use Elderly Dose
- Elderly: 5 Mg 3 Times A Day, Increased If Necessary To30-50 Mg Daily In Divided Doses
Treatment Of Alcohol Withdrawal:
- Adult: Moderate Dependence: 10-30 Mg 4 Times A Day, Dose To Be Gradually Reduced Over 5-7 Days; Severe Dependence: 10-50 Mg 4 Times A Day And 10-40 Mg As Required For The First 2 Days, Dose To Be Gradually Reduced Over 7-10 Days; Maximum 250 Mg Per Day
Content
- Tab 5mg /10mg: Chlordiazepoxide 5mg /10mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Benzodiazepine
Contra Indications
- Respiratory Depression, Chronic Psychosis, Hyperkinesis, Obsessional States, Phobic States, Acute Pulmonary Insufficiency. Not Recommended For Use Alone To Treat Depression (or Anxiety Associated With Depression)
Precautions
- Respiratory Depression, Chronic Psychosis, Hyperkinesis, Obsessional States, Phobic States, Acute Pulmonary Insufficiency. Not Recommended For Use Alone To Treat Depression (or Anxiety Associated With Depression)
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Amnesia
- Ataxia
- Headache
- Confusion
- Dependence
- Drowsiness
- Lightheadedness
- Muscle Weakness
- Paradoxical Increase In Aggression
- Changes In Libido
- Dizziness
- Dysarthria
- Gi Disturbances
- Gynaecomastia
- Hypotension
- Incontinence
- Salivation Changes
- Slurred Speech
- Tremor
- Urinary Retention
- Vertigo
- Visual Disturbances.
- Rare: Apnoea
- Blood Disorders
- Respiratory Depression
- Skin Reactions
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Author
Shahid Arif