Vescopam Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Diazepam

Indications/Uses

Anticonvulsant & anti-anxiety.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Anticonvulsant 5-10 mg IV, may be repeated at 10-15 min interval up to max of 30 mg in 2-4 hr. Anti-anxiety 5-10 mg IM/IV, may be repeated in 3-4 hr.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Acute closed-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, sleep apnea, resp disorders. Severe hepatic impairment.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines. Hypoalbuminemic patients. May affect ability to drive or operate machine or do hazardous activities. Pregnancy & lactation. Not to be used in newborn (4 wk old) due to benzyl alcohol content. Not recommended for continued use of >3 wk in childn <3 yr.

Adverse Reactions

Mental disturbance, drowsiness, amnesia, blurred vision, urinary retention, resp depression, hypotension.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ CNS depressants & alcohol.

MIMS Class

Anticonvulsants / Anxiolytics

ATC Classification

N05BA01 - diazepam ; Belongs to the class of benzodiazepine derivatives anxiolytics. Used in the management of anxiety, agitation or tension.

Thai FDA Category

D; P3; P4

Presentation/Packing

Form

Vescopam inj 10 mg/2 mL

Packing/Price

50 × 1's

Vescopam

diazepam

Manufacturer:

Vesco Pharma

Distributor:

Vesco Pharma

Marketer:

Vesco Pharma