Bopam Tablet

Bromazepam
3mg
Opsonin Pharma Limited
Pack size 50's pack
Unite Price 5.25 BDT

Indications

Bopam Tablet is used for: Anxiety, Panic attacks

Adult Dose

Adult: PO Initial: 6-18 mg/day in divided doses. Higher doses have occasionally been given to hospitalized patients. Dose should be reduced at least half in elderly patients and those with hepatic impairment.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contra Indications

Preexisting CNS depression or coma, resp depression, acute pulmonary insufficiency or sleep apnea; severe hepatic impairment; not indicated for chronic psychosis, phobic or obsessional states; may precipitate suicide or aggressive behavior, not used alone to treat depression or anxiety associated with depression; glaucoma.

Precautions

Chronic pulmonary insufficiency; elderly or debilitated patients; muscle weakness, impaired liver or kidney function; drowsiness may affect skilled tasks; monitor cardio-respiratory function when used for deep sedation; patients with personality disorders or organic brain changes; pregnancy and lactation; history of alcohol or drug addiction due to risk of dependence. resp depression and hypotension with parenteral administration, therefore this route should only be used when facilities for reversing resp depression are available.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

May enhance the activity w/ CYP450 inhibitor (e.g. azole antifungals, macrolides, HIV protease inhibitors, Ca channel blockers). Elevated plasma levels w/ disulfiram or cimetidine. Additive CNS depressant effects w/ barbiturates, sedatives, anaeasth, anxiolytics, hypnotics, phenothiazines, other antipsychotics, skeletal muscle relaxants. May potentiate anticholinergic effects of atropine, antihistamines and antidepressants. Increased psychic drug dependence w/ narcotic analgesics.

Side Effects

Side effects of Bromazepam : Drowsiness, sedation, muscle weakness and ataxia; less frequently vertigo, headache, confusion, depression, slurred speech, changes in libido, tremor, visual disturbances, urinary retention, GI disturbances, changes in salivation and amnesia; rarely, jaundice, blood disorders and hypersensitivity reactions; pain and thrombophlebitis; raised liver enzyme values; paradoxical excitation.

Mode of Action

Bromazepam is a benzodiazepine with general properties similar to diazepam. It is used in the treatment of anxiety occuring alone or associated with insomnia.

Note

Bopam 3mg Tablet generic name is Bromazepam. Bopam 3mg Tablet is manufactured by Opsonin Pharma LimitedBopam is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Bopam Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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