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Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Diazepam
- Manufactured by : Safe Pharma
- Drug Strength : 10 mg
- Drug Form : Tablet
- Pack Size : 30s
- Product SKU : pg_5800_8073
Daz tablet contains Diazepam | belongs to Benzodiazepine
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How it works
It works by binding to certain chemicals in the brain and helps in relieving the symptoms.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s
- Nausea or vomiting severe
- Dizziness severe
- Sense of imbalance
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Agitation and anxiety
- Indigestion
- Convulsions severe
- Irregular heartbeat
- Shortness of breath severe
- Itching or rash
- Nervousness
- Unsteady walk severe
- Agitation and anxiety severe
- Decrease in frequency of urination severe
- Skin rash severe
- Irritability
- Loss of appetite severe
- Diarrhea
Uses of Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s
What is it prescribed for?
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Anxiety
Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Uneasiness, difficulty in sleeping, sweating of hands and feet are some of the symptoms of anxiety disorder.
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Alcohol withdrawal
Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s is used in the treatment of symptoms of alcohol withdrawal like hallucinations, anxiety, and seizures.
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Muscle spasm
Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s is used to relieve skeletal muscle spasm which occurs due to an inflammation of the muscle or joints.
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Adjunct prior to endoscopic procedures
Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s is used in to relieve the symptoms of anxiety or stress in the patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.
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Preoperative sedation
Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s is used to relieve the symptoms of anxiety and tension in the patients undergoing surgical procedures.
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Seizure disorder
Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s is used in the treatment of seizure disorders.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s .
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Myasthenia gravis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with myasthenia gravis due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
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Narrow-angle glaucoma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma since it may worsen the patient's condition.
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Suicidal thoughts
Use of benzodiazepines in depression conditions may increase the risk of suicide. Therefore this medicine should be used with caution and prescription size should be limited in patients with depression or suicidal tendencies.
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Withdrawal symptoms
Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s should not be stopped immediately without informing the doctor due to the risk of withdrawal symptoms like convulsions, behavioral disorder, tremor, and anxiety. Gradual dose reduction should be made based on the outcomes in the patient.
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Myasthenis gravis
Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s should be used with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis due to the increase in the risk of muscle weakness.
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Impaired liver function
Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s should be used with caution in the patients with mild to moderate liver injury. Lowest possible doses should be initiated and increase the dose based on the patient's response. This medicine is not recommended in patients with severe liver impairment.
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Drowsiness
This medicine may cause drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any drowsiness during treatment with this medicine.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Oral and Rectal forms: If you miss a dose of Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one. Injection: Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
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Overdose
Oral and Rectal forms: Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. Injection: Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated if an overdose is suspected.
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severe
Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s is known to increase the fluid pressure inside the eye. It is contraindicated in acute narrow-angle glaucoma which is an eye disorder.
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severe
The sudden stop of Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s may cause withdrawal effects and can precipitate seizures. The dose should be reduced gradually. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting the doctor.
General Instructions
Take Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Diazepam [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/diazepam-84-api [cited 18 september 2019]. 20 august 2018
- medlineplus.gov - Diazepam [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682047.html [cited 18 september 2019]. 11 September 2019
- dailymed.nlm.nih.gov - Diazepam [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=fa352464-14c8-49e9-b8b7-5a968b1cfa93 [cited 18 september 2019]. 22 march 2017
How to use Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s
IV: Continuous infusion is not recommended because of precipitation in IV fluids and absorption of drug into infusion bags and tubing. In children, do not exceed 1-2 mg/min IVP; in adults 5 mg/min. By IV injection, 10 mg at a rate of 1 mL (5 mg) per min, repeated once after 10 min if necessary. Children under 12 years, 300-400 mcg/kg (maximum 10 mg). IM: Administration by this route is painful and absorption is slow and erratic. This route should be avoided where possible. If the IM route is used, inject undiluted.
Reconstitution: Most stable at pH 4-8, hydrolysis occurs at pH lt;3.
Compatibility: Do not mix IV product with other medications.
Y-site administration:
Drug to Drug IV Incompatibility: Amphotericin B cholesteryl sulphate complex, atracurium, cefepime. Diltiazem, fluconazole, gatifloxacin, heparin, heparin with hydrocortisone sodium succinate, hydromorphone, potassium chloride. Propofol, vecuronium, Vit B complex with C, meropenem, pancuronium, linezolid.
Stability: Stable at room temperature. Potency is retained up to 3 months. Protect from light.
what are the adverse effects of Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s?
Drowsiness and light headedness, which may continue into the following day. Muscle weakness, ataxia, confusion, vertigo, GI upset, hypotension, visual disturbance, rash, impaired alertness and dexterity, headache, urinary retention, changes in libido, Rarely blood disorder, jaundice, respiratory depression, abnormal psychological reactions. Paradoxical reactions, anterograde amnesia. Dependence. Injection: rarely, thrombophlebitis.
What happens if I miss a dose of Daz tablet 10 mg 30’s?
Adults: ORAL: Anxiety, insomnia, night terrors and somnambulism: 1-5 mg daily; others, 6-30 mg daily.
Muscle spasm, cerebral spasticity: Adults, Elderly, 1-30 mg daily; others, 2-60 mg daily. Both in divided doses.
Sedative cover in medical and surgical procedures: Usually 0.2 mg/kg.
Adults: INJECTION: Status epilepticus. Febrile convulsions: 10-20 mg by IV or IM inj repeated after 30-60 min if necessary. If indicated up to 3 mg/kg by IV infusion over 24 hr.
Adults: SUPPOSITORIES: Anxiety: 10-30 mg (higher dose divided); dose form not appropriate for less than 10 mg. Anxiety, insomnia, night terrors and somnambulism: Elderly, 5 mg; others, 10 mg. Both by IM or IV inj four hourly.
Muscle spasm, cerebral spasticity: Elderly, 5 mg; others, 10 mg. Both four hourly IM or IV.
Children: Status epilepticus, febrile convulsions, convulsions caused by poisoning: INJECTION: The following dose given by IV injection over 3-5 minutes, to be repeated once after 10 minutes if necessary. Neonate, 300-400 mcg/kg; 1 mth-12 yr, 300-400 mcg/kg (max 10 mg); 12-18 yr, 10 mg. By rectum (as rectal solution): The following dose to be repeated once after 10 minutes if necessary: 1 yr -2 yr, 5 mg; 2-12 yr, 5-10 mg; 12-18 yr, 10-20 mg.
Life-threatening acute drug-induced dystonic reactions: INJECTION: By IV injection over 3-5 minutes: 1 mth-12 yr, 100 mcg/kg repeat doses as necessary; 12-18 yr, 5-10mg repeat doses as necessary.
Muscle spasm in cerebral spasticity or in postoperative skeletal muscle spasm: ORAL: 1-12 mth, initially 250 mcg/kg twice daily; 1-5 yr, initially 2.5 mg twice daily; 5-12 yr, initially 5 mg twice daily; 12-18 yr, initially 10 mg twice daily, max total daily dose 40 mg.
Tetanus: INJECTION: IV: 1 mth-18 yr, 100-300 mcg/kg repeated every 1-4 hr. IV infusion (or by nasoduodenal tube): 1 mth-18 yr, 3-10 mg/kg over 24 hr, adjusted according to response.
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