Trade names Oxazepam, Adumbran®, Praxiten®Oxazepam belongs to the benzodiazepine class of drugs. It has a sedative (calming) and anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving) effect and is used as a tranquilizer. Tranquilizers are a special class of psychotropic drugs which have an anxiety-relieving and sedative effect. Oxazepam is an active metabolite of diazepam. A metabolite is a breakdown product … Oxazepam
Contraindications Oxazepam is contraindicated in the following conditions: Myasthenia gravis Bipolar disorder Liver Failure Ataxias Sleep Apnea Syndrome Breathing problems Pregnancy and lactation Existing or past dependencies (alcohol, medication, drugs) Allergy to benzodiazepines. Side effects The drug oxazepam can sometimes cause undesirable side effects. These side effects are very similar to those of other benzodiazepines. … Contraindications | Oxazepam
Introduction Diazepam is a drug that is sold in pharmacies, for example under the trade name Valium®. The drug belongs to the group of long-acting benzodiazepines (it has a comparatively long half-life) and is used in many different ways as a psychotropic drug. Diazepam is used to treat anxiety, as a sleeping pill and/or in … Diazepam
Synonyms diazepam Definition Diazepam is often better known by one of its trade names: Valium®. It belongs to the group of benzodiazepines, which in turn belong to the psychotropic drugs, i.e. they have an effect on the central nervous system (CNS). Diazepam is used, among other things, to treat anxiety disorders, for premedication (before surgery) … Valium®
Pharmacology Because Valium® – unlike most other benzodiazepines – is converted to substances which do not lose their efficacy as a result of this conversion, it has a relatively long half-life of about 40 hours. This makes it one of the long-acting benzodiazepines. Examples of short-acting benzodiazepines are triazolam and midazolam, while oxazepam and lorazepam … Pharmacology | Valium®
Withdrawal Benzodiazepines are a very effective drug, especially for the treatment of acute anxiety or agitation. The disadvantage of this group of drugs, however, is their high potential for dependence. Dependency can develop after a short time and even at normal doses. Many patients therefore suffer from benzodiazepine dependence, often even without being aware of … Withdrawal | Valium®
Dormicum® is a medicine causing sleep. It is also used as a medicine for pain relief during medical interventions or in the case of seizures. Dormicum® contains the active ingredient midazolam and thus belongs to the group of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It can be administered by mouth (oral), by bypassing the gastrointestinal tract (parenterally), … Dormicum
Interactions A strengthening of the Domicum effect can be caused for example by:. The effect of Dormicum® can also be enhanced by taking sleeping pills or tranquilizers at the same time, and especially by drinking alcohol. The effect of Dormicum® may be reduced if the antidepressant St. John’s wort is taken at the same time … Interactions | Dormicum
Diazepam is an active substance belonging to the benzodiazepine group. It is used in the treatment of extreme anxiety, sleep disorders and epileptic seizures. Diazepam has become an integral part of the drug market due to its enormous effect, but before taking it certain contraindications must be ruled out and possible side effects must be … Side effects of Diazepam
The active ingredient of the drug Tavor® is called lorazepam. The drug belongs to the group of so-called benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines exert their effect in the brain and also in the peripheral nervous system by amplifying the messenger substance gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Benzodiazepine drugs have different profiles of action depending on the substance. Rough classifications can … Previous to
Mode of action Tavor® is a psychotropic substance, which means that it can have an influence on the psyche of a person. Tavor® has a damping and soporific effect on the body. It can also relieve anxiety and arousal. It can also influence muscle tension and is effective against epileptic spasms. Tavor® binds to its … Mode of action | Previous to
Interactions Tavor should not be taken together with other medications that also have a dampening effect. Examples include neuroleptics, antidepressants, sleeping pills or beta-blockers, as these can increase the effect of Tavor. Likewise it should not be taken parallel with alcohol, since it can lead also here to an effect reinforcement. If Tavor is taken … Interactions | Previous to
