Description of the medicine: Phenazepamum (Phenazepamum)

FENAZEPAM (Phenazepamum). 7-Bromo-5- (ortho-chlorophenyl) -2,3-dihydro-1H-1, 4-benzodiazepin-2-one.

Synonym: Fenazepam.

White or white with a creamy hue of crystalline powder. Insoluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol.

Phenazepam is a domestic highly active tranquilizer. By the strength of the tranquilizing and anxiolytic action it surpasses other tranquilizers; Also has a pronounced anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant and hypnotic effect. When used together with sleeping pills and narcotics, there is a mutual increase in the effect on the central nervous system.

Phenazepam is prescribed for various neurotic, neurotic, psychopathic and psychopathic conditions, accompanied by anxiety, fear, increased irritability, emotional lability. The drug is effective in obtrusiveness, phobia, hypochondriac syndromes (including those resistant to the action of other tranquilizers), is also shown in psychogenic psychoses, panic reactions, etc., as it removes the state of anxiety and fear. Phenazepam, in terms of the strength of sedative and mainly anti-anxiety, is not inferior to some neuroleptics.

Phenazepam is also used to stop alcohol abstinence. In addition, it is prescribed as an anticonvulsant and hypnotic. By the power of hypnotic action, it approaches nitrazepam.

Can also be used for premedication while preparing for surgery.

Assign fenazepam inward in the form of tablets. In an outpatient setting, adults are prescribed 0.00025-0.0005 g (0.25-0.5 mg) 2 to 3 times a day. In a hospital, the daily dose can be increased to 0.003-0.005 g (3-5 mg); In the treatment of epilepsy, the daily dose ranges from 0.002 to 0.01 g (2 to 10 mg).

For relief of alcohol withdrawal, 0.0025-0.005 g (2.55 mg) is prescribed per day. In sleep disorders, take 0.00025 to 0.001 g (0.25 to 1 mg) for 20 to 30 minutes before bedtime. Sometimes the dose is increased to 0.0025 g (2.5 mg). The maximum daily dose should not exceed 0.01 g.

Possible side effects and contraindications are the same as for hlozepida and sibazona. It should be taken into account that due to the high activity of phenazepam, ataxia, drowsiness, muscle weakness, dizziness may be more frequent [sydnocarb can be used as a corrector that reduces or reduces the side effect of phenazepam (and other benzodiazepine derivatives)].

Form release: white tablets of 0.0005 and 0.001 grams (0.5 and 1 mg) in a package of 50 pieces and 0,0025 grams (2,5 mg) in a package of 20 pieces.

Storage: List B. In a dry, cool, sheltered from the world.