General information about anxiety disorders The cause of anxiety disorders is often multifactorial. Often it is a combination of different factors, such as: Mostly anxiety disorders are chronic and the therapy consists of a combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy. Increased readiness to fear, Traumatic life experiences, Parenting style or Dysfunction of CNS transmitters (serotonin, noradrenalin). … Lyrica® for anxiety disorders
Side effects Apart from undesirable effects of the active ingredient pregabalin, Lyrica®, like any drug, can trigger an allergic reaction. Particularly dangerous and therefore worthy of emphasis are visual disturbances and dizziness, which can lead to accidents. Among the frequent adverse effects of Lyrica® are many forms of alteration in consciousness and changes in sensation, … Side effects | Lyrica® for anxiety disorders
Active ingredient Combination preparation of St. John’s wort (Hyperici herba Extr. sicc.) and valerian root (Valerianae radix Extr. sicc. )Sedariston® is a combination of active ingredients from St. John’s wort and valerian in the form of capsules or drops which is available in pharmacies but not on prescription. It is a herbal medicine that is … Sedaristone®
Dosage Sedariston® should be taken at the same time each day, if possible, with a little liquid. In patients with a sensitive stomach, Sedariston® should not be taken on an empty stomach but during or after a meal. Adults should take 4 capsules of Sedariston® daily unless otherwise agreed with the doctor. Either 1 capsule … Dosage | Sedaristone®
Introduction The term sedative includes various drugs that have a calming or activity-reducing effect on the body. Sedatives are also called sedatives (singular: sedative, from the Latin “sedare” = to calm down), hypnotics (sleeping pills), narcotics or tranquilizers (tension-relieving). Fields of application and effect Sedatives are used for the therapy of restlessness. This field of … Sedatives
Side effects and drug interactions The side effects of tranquilizers are manifold and each group of drugs has its own side effects. Therefore, the package insert of the drug should be studied carefully and the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted. In general, the side effects depend on the dose of the sedative taken and … Side effects and drug interactions | Sedatives
Preoperative sedatives The use of sedatives before an operation serves to relieve the patient’s anxiety and at the same time promotes his or her responsiveness and cooperation. For anxious or agitated patients, a light sedative can be administered the day before the operation so that the night before the operation is still calm. Then a … Preoperative sedatives | Sedatives
Introduction The drug Zyprexa® belongs to the group of so-called atypical neuroleptics. Zyprexa® is the trade name, but the original active ingredient is olanzapine. This drug is used to treat various disorders of the psyche, including in particular schizophrenia and mania in bipolar disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders. More information about the mechanism of action and … Zyprexa® side effects
Occasional to rare side effects If previous illnesses are already present, certain side effects can be more severe and more frequent. For example, older patients suffering from dementia often suffer from urinary incontinence, strokes, pneumonia, frequent extreme fatigue, hallucinations, as well as muscle stiffness with difficulty walking when treated with Zyprexa®. If there is a … Occasional to rare side effects | Zyprexa® side effects
Synonyms diazepam Side effects One of the desired effects in some indications, namely sedation, can of course also become an undesirable side effect and manifest itself as drowsiness, heaviness and fatigue. It is therefore very important to point out to the patient that taking Valium® (Valium® side effects) will impair the patient’s ability to react, … Side effects of Valium
Intoxication Poisoning with Valium Benzodiazepines (Valium®) are often misused for suicide attempts. Overdosage can cause symptoms of poisoning as a side effect, which are primarily manifested in an overly strong expression of the actual effects. Only in combination with alcohol or other centrally attenuating substances does a relevant respiratory depression (respiratory arrest) occur. In case … Intoxication Poisoning with Valium | Side effects of Valium
ExplanationDefinition Zyprexa® belongs to the group of atypical neuroleptics. In addition to a good antipsychotic effect, which is particularly used in the therapy of mania, it has a relatively small spectrum of side effects. Zyprexa®, Zyprexa® Velo Tabs Chemical name 2-methyl-4-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)-10H-thieno[2,3-b][1,5]benzodiazepine Chemical formula: C17H20N4S6-21⁄2H2O Active ingredient OlanzapineZyprexa® is used as a drug therapy for various … Cyprus
