Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Short-term management of anxiety Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 0.25-0.5 mg Frequency: three times daily Note: Increased to 3-4 mg daily if necessary. |
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Indication: Short-term management of anxiety Age: Elderly |
Dose: Oral – 0.25 mg Frequency: twice daily or three times daily (Initially) |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: less than 18 years old |
Dose: Form not specified – Not recommended Note: Not recommended |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Condition: Renal impairment |
Dose: Form – Not specified Note: Use caution; not studied |
Administration
- Can take with or without food
- Better to take after meals for less drowsiness
Side Effect
- Drowsiness (41%)
- Depression (10-15%)
- Headache (10-15%)
- Constipation (10-15%)
- Diarrhea (10-15%)
- Dry mouth (10-15%)
- Drowsiness (77%)
- Impaired coordination (40-50%)
- Increased appetite (30-35%)
- Fatigue (30-35%)
- Memory impairment (30-35%)
- Irritability (30-35%)
- Decreased salivation (30-35%)
- Cognitive disorders (20-30%)
- Insomnia (20-30%)
- Dcreased appetite (20-30%)
- Headache (20-30%)
- Lightheadedness (20-30%)
- Dysarthria (20-30%)
- Diarrhea
- constipation
- and nausea/vomiting (20-30%)
- Weight change (20-30%)
- Nasal congestion (15-20%)
- Decreased or increased libido (10-15%)
- Menstrual disorder (10-15%)
- Difficult micturition (10-15%)
- Tachycardia (5-10%)
- Confusion (5-10%)
- Insomnia (5-10%)
- Nausea/vomiting (5-10%)
- Blurred vision (5-10%)
- Nasal congestion (5-10%)
- Hypotension (1-5%)
- Syncope (1-5%)
- Akathisia (1-5%)
- Dizziness (1-5%)
- Increased salivation (1-5%)
- Nervousness (1-5%)
- Tremor (1-5%)
- Weight change (1-5%)
- Increased salivation (5-10%)
- Talkativeness (1-5%)
- Incontinence (1-5%)
- Blood dyscrasias
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Alcohol, CNS depressants
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Potentiates action
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Cigarette smoking
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Reduced concentration by 50%
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Acute Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
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Can increase eye pressure
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CNS Depression, Coma
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Can worsen brain function
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Data Sources
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