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Tablets 30 X 2 mg |
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20760 | 1832 |
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Tablets 30 X 5 mg |
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20756 | 1823 |
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Tablets 30 X 10 mg |
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20757 | 1826 |
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Dosage
Adults: 2-10 mg twice to four times a day.
Children: 1-2.5 mg three to four times a day. Can gradually increas as tolerated.
Indications
Anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant.
Contra-Indications
Hypersensitivity, acute pulmonary insufficiency, psychoses, first trimester of pregnancy and in breastfeeding, acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
See prescribing information for full details.
Special Precautions
Prolonged use may cause dependence. When discontinuing therapy in patients who have used these agents for prolonged periods, the dosage should be decreased gradually. Paradoxical reactions have been reported. Should these occur, use of the drug should be discontinued. Impaired renal or heptic function and pulmonary insufficiency. Myasthenia gravis.
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Side Effects
Drowsiness, fatigue and ataxia, especially in elderly or debilitated patients, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, increased salivation, incontinence, dysuria, enuresis, changes in libido, urinary retention, menstrual irregularities, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypertension, hypotension, palpitations, visual disturbances, diplopia, urticaria, pruritus, skin rash, dermatitis, hepatic dysfunction.
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Drug interactions
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