According to the instructions for the drug "Phenazepam", it exerts an anti-anxiety, tranquilizing effect on the human body, and the degree of influence of the drug is several times greater than other existing analogues. The reception of "Fenazepam", in addition, has an anxiolytic effect, manifested in a weakening of the panic state, a decrease in emotional tension, anxiety and anxiety in the patient. The testimonies indicate that the drug does not have such side effects as hallucinations or acute delusions of the patient.
Form of the preparation
"Phenazepam" is released in the form of tablets and solution for injection. One tablet contains 2.5 mg, 1 mg or 0.5 mg of phenazepam( active ingredient).One package contains fifty tablets. The drug solution is available in ampoules of glass, each volume of 1 ml. The bundle can contain 100, 50 or 10 glass ampoules of different concentrations: with a 3% or 0.1% solution.
Indications for use of "Phenazepam"
According to the instructions, the drug is applicable for psychopathic, neurotic, psycho-like states of a person. Often, phenazepam has indications for the use of this kind: sesto-hypochondriacal disorders, psychoses. The drug and its analogs are prescribed for the treatment of alcoholism, insomnia, substance abuse. The patient's feedback proves the positive effect of the drug in epileptic seizures. Doctors prescribe "Phenazepam" to relieve emotional tension and prevent fear. This drug is an effective anticonvulsant.
Use according to
instructions To avoid the development of dependence in the treatment with "phenazepam", the course duration should not exceed two weeks. When the patient is in a serious condition, doctors prescribe a longer use of the drug, the maximum duration of treatment is two months. If it was decided to cancel the drug, the dose begins to decrease gradually. According to the instructions, "Phenazepam" can be used intravenously, intramuscularly or orally.
Tablets
Phenazepam tablets have indications for use of this kind: sleep disturbance, neurotic and psychopathic seizures. When insomnia is prescribed, taking the drug in a daily dosage of 250-500 mg. Tablets should be drunk for half an hour before bedtime. During therapy of psychotic and neurotic states, the initial dose is used - one milligram 2-3 times a day. And, during the course of treatment, the dosage often increases to 4-6 mg with positive changes. Epileptic patients Phenazepam is recommended to take daily from 2 to 10 mg.
Ampoules
Injections of "Phenazepam" are used to suppress psychomotor agitation, in a state of fear or anxiety, with autonomic seizures, psychosomatic conditions. The initial dose of the solution is 1 mg, but with a pronounced state of anxiety, agitation and fear, the starting daily dose of the drug is 3 mg. This dose constantly rises until a therapeutic effect is achieved. The maximum allowable daily amount of "phenazepam" is 9 mg.
Contraindications
As with any drug, Phenazepam has a number of contraindications. Observe them and do not take pills or injections should be scrupulously, otherwise the likelihood of causing enormous harm to the body. The drug can not be used in such cases:
- Coma.
- Lactation or pregnancy. Glaucoma disease or predisposition to it.
- State of shock, severe depression with suicide attempts.
- Individual sensitivity to the ingredients of the preparation.
- Chronic severe lung disease.
- Age under 18 years. Sleeping with sleeping pills or alcohol.
- Myasthenia gravis.
Overdose and side effects of
At the time of taking the drug, the patient may receive an overdose. In these cases, a decrease in reflex activity is observed, severe drowsiness, coordination disorder, nystagmus, tremor, and prolonged dysarthria occur. Some patients have shortness of breath, a bradycardia. Rare cases indicate the onset of coma and a significant decrease in blood pressure. If the symptoms of the patient indicate a possible overdose of phenazepam, it is necessary to extinguish the seizure with activated charcoal and go to the hospital where the patient is washed with the stomach.
Possible adverse reactions following application:
- Side effects associated with CNS: drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, disorientation, chronic fatigue, concentration disorder, ataxia, confusion, headache, memory problems, feelings of euphoria, depression, asthenia.
- Digestion system: heartburn, vomiting, dry mouth, constipation or diarrhea, jaundice, liver dysfunction, nausea.
- Hematopoiesis system: anemia, neutropenia, thrombus formation, leukopenia.
- Sexual organs: increase or decrease of libido, teratogenicity during pregnancy.
- Allergic manifestations: itching, skin rashes.
- Other side effects: visual impairment, addiction, severe weight loss, dependence, withdrawal syndrome, tachycardia.
Interaction with other drugs
It should be noted that the simultaneous use of "Phenazepam" with other pharmaceuticals that depress the functions of the nervous system( antipsychotic, hypnotic, anticonvulsant), enhances their effect on the body, and this can worsen the patient's health. The following are the possible consequences and adverse reactions of the body from the use of "Phenazepam" in combination with other drugs.
- Use with "Levodopa" - in patients with parksinizm the effect of the drugs taken is reduced.
- Use with microsomal oxidation inhibitors or "Zidovudine" - the risk of a toxic reaction of "phenazepam" increases.
- Reception with "Imipramine" - in the patient's blood the concentration of this drug increases.
- Admission with "Clozapine" - a frequent consequence is respiratory depression.
- With antihypertensive drugs - increased antihypertensive effect.
Storage conditions
Storage of "Phenazepam", as well as any other drugs, is carried out taking into account the components that make up its composition. So, this tranquilizer in the form of tablets should be stored in a protected from direct sunlight, a dry place inaccessible to children. The optimum temperature regime is 15-25 degrees. Ampoules with a solution are stored in a dark, cool place, for example, in a cabinet. The shelf life of the pharmaceutical( both as tablets and solution) is two years.
Composition
In 1 ml of solution for injection contains 1 mg of active substance phenazepam. Auxiliary substances of the preparation are purified glycerol, Tween 80, distilled water, sodium hydroxide solution, sodium pyrosulfite, low molecular weight polyvinylpyrrolidone. In a cardboard box there are ten ampoules with a solution for intramuscular or intravenous administration. The liquid is colorless or slightly colored.
One tablet contains 2.5 mg, 1 mg or 0.5 mg of active ingredient phenazepam. Auxiliary substances are potato starch, lactose, povidone, calcium stearate, talc. Depending on the dosage of phenazepam, the amount of excipients can be increased. Tablets have a flat cylindrical shape with a facet and a risk, painted white. Are sold in cardboard packages and polymer cans of 50, 25, 10 pieces.
The cost of
"Phenazepam IC" is sold in pharmacies according to a doctor's prescription, and the cost of the drug differs depending on the form of release( ampoules with solution, tablets), the amount of the drug in the package and the price policy of each particular pharmacy. On average in Moscow, tablets "Fenazepam" are sold at a price of 80 to 165 rubles, a solution in ampoules can cost from 160 to 200 rubles.
Comments on the admission of the drug
Lisa, 38, Moscow:
I took pills "Phenazepam" for about a year, the drug helped me a lot. There used to be frequent panic attacks, frightening every rustle. When the course of treatment began, the condition improved, felt like an adequate person, even a job was able to get a job. However, it is almost impossible to abandon the drug - the longer you take, the more dependent you become and no longer able to cope with situations that you previously coped without it. This is probably the only pill that completely soothes, but the payoff for this effect is high.
Михаил, 44 years, Ryazan:
I received a Fenazepam tablets in a private clinic, the rest of the doctors did not recommend it, since the likelihood of addiction and, later, of addiction is high. I still bought Phenazepam tablets, I studied the indications for use and tried to take the minimum doses, keeping track of my condition. The second week started dizziness, nausea, so the course had to prematurely finish.
Maria, 58, Rostov-on-Don:
I have been registered with a psychiatric hospital since I was 50 years old, a few years ago, doctors prescribed me a course of treatment with "phenazepam".The taking of the pills lasted 3 weeks, after which I had to go to the hospital not for several days to undergo rehabilitation to relieve addiction. Such courses were conducted 3-4 times a year, the positive effect was only during the use of tablets, then the causeless fear and insomnia returned again.