Valpam

Valpam

diazepam

Manufacturer:

Arrow

Distributor:

Luen Cheong Hong (M)
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Luen Cheong Hong
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Diazepam
Indications/Uses
Treatment of anxiety. Relieves symptoms associated w/ alcohol w/drawal eg, acute agitation & tremor. Relaxes muscles.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Individualized dosage.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to diazepam or other benzodiazepine. Severe & chronic lung disease, severe liver disease, sleep apnoea, myasthenia gravis, drug or alcohol dependence, depression, anxiety associated w/ depression, or any mental illness which is not being treated w/ another medicine.
Special Precautions
Liver or kidney disease, lung or breathing problems, depression, psychosis or schizophrenia, epilepsy, fits or convulsions, low BP, history of drug or alcohol dependence, glaucoma. Avoid long-term treatment & abrupt w/drawal especially in patient w/ epilepsy & in concomitant w/ alcohol. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly.
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, tiredness, tremor, weakness, unsteadiness, dizziness, memory loss, poor concentration, confusion, depression, nausea, headache, blurred vision, constipation, loss of bladder control, passing little or no urine, changes in sex drive, unpleasant dreams, slurred speech.
Drug Interactions
Other sleeping tab, sedatives, antidepressants, medicines for treatment of mental illness, anxiolytics, antiepileptic drugs, antihistamines, medicines for treatment of stomach cramps, antiparkinson drugs, medicines for travel sickness, muscle relaxants, strong pain relievers, antiulcerants eg, cimetidine, cisapride & omeprazole; disulfiram, ketoconazole. Alcohol.
MIMS Class
Anxiolytics
ATC Classification
N05BA01 - diazepam ; Belongs to the class of benzodiazepine derivatives anxiolytics. Used in the management of anxiety, agitation or tension.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Valpam tab 2 mg
Packing/Price
50's
Form
Valpam tab 5 mg
Packing/Price
50's
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