This drug belongs to tranquilizers. The main active ingredient is diazepam. It has an inhibitory effect on the central nervous system. To calm the psyche, relieve feelings of anxiety and fear, improve the process of falling asleep and sleep, Sibazon is taken. Reviews are of a different nature, depending on the susceptibility to the drug of each individual person.
Indications
In the line of similar drugs, this drug has the best tolerance, so it is used to treat various nervous disorders and in combination to treat many other diseases. The list of possible uses is very wide:
- Disorders of the nervous system of various nature - neurosis, anxiety, fear, sleep disturbance, increased irritability, excited state.
- The manifestation of signs of withdrawal symptoms in alcoholism. Helps to neutralize the desire to drink another dose of alcohol and relieves a hangover.
- In the complex treatment of schizophrenia, and other similar diseases associated with brain damage, Sibazon is used. Reviews in a panic attack indicate that the medication quickly removes symptoms.
- The presence of neuropsychiatric diseases manifested in the form of phobias, paronoidal mania, hallucinations.
- It can be used to relieve pain in the head caused by overstrain.
- With disorders and conditions associated with various pathologies of the spinal cord.
- The medicine is used in a complex of treatment for drug addiction. This substance alleviates the condition of breaking during the cancellation of any substances.
- When convulsive muscle conditions occur during epilepsy and tetanus.
- As an additional element that relaxes the muscles of the skeleton, with diseases such as arthritis, arthrosis, cerebral palsy.
- To relieve shock in the absence and presence of injuries.
Use in surgery and gynecology
Sibazon has good reviews as a component of anesthesia or preparation for anesthesia. It is used in obstetrics for premature and complex births for pain relief and stabilization. But at the same time, there are risks of complications in the child, breathing problems are possible. In gynecology, this medication treats psychosomatic disorders associated with an irregular menstrual cycle or menopause.
Limitations
Since Sibazon is a very powerful remedy, reviews of doctors and official instructions highlight a number of conditions in which the use of this drug is dangerous for health and life. You can not take the tool:
- People with a hypersensitive immune system. Substances introduced into the body can provoke an inadequate response of antibodies and other relevant cells.
- In the acute course of kidney and liver diseases. In this case, the weak work of the organs cannot fully withdraw the medicine. This will contribute to intoxication and deterioration.
- Persons suffering from various forms of muscle diseases, including myasthenia gravis.
- In the form of uncontrolled use at home with various addictions. Combination with alcohol or drugs can have a serious effect on the functioning of the heart, brain, and other vital organs. When treating withdrawal syndrome, one must strictly observe the recommendations of a specialist.
- People with suicidal tendencies are not recommended to use Sibazon. Reviews and recommendations suggest that this drug can cause an exacerbation.
- For breathing problems. This medicine helps to relax all the muscles, including the respiratory muscles. It also interferes with the passage of signals from brain cells to the periphery. This can trigger an exacerbation of the disease.
- In the presence of glaucoma. If you apply Sibazon, reviews and studies indicate a greater likelihood of various complications.
- In diseases associated with disorders of muscle movements at the level of the brain and spinal cord. In such cases, the symptoms of the disease sharply worsen.
Bans on use
In some cases, the use of the drug can have a serious risk to life and health. Among them:
- The use of this medicine in the first trimester of pregnancy can cause serious fetal developmental pathologies.
- Pregnancy and Sibazon are incompatible. Instructions for use, reviews of doctors suggest that this medicine can be used during the period of bearing a child only if the importance of treatment is higher than the risk of disturbances in the condition of the child.
- Application during lactation can cause depression of the child’s nervous system and the functions of his liver and kidneys.
- With respiratory arrest syndrome during sleep.
- Patients under the age of 6 months, the medication is taken only for individual purposes with mandatory observation in a hospital.
Undesirable effects of the drug
Good tolerance, when compared with similar drugs, has Sibazon. Instructions for use, reviews recommend, in order to obtain the best effect from treatment, observe the patient's condition in dynamics and vary the dosage. But still, in some cases, side effects may appear, such as:
- Increased susceptibility to light.
- Blurred vision.
- A lethargic and drowsy state.
- Fast fatiguability.
- Disorder of spatial coordination.
- Weakening of attention and reaction speed.
- Dullness of environmental perception.
- Deterioration of short-term memory capabilities.
- The onset of depressive states.
- Fainting, loss of consciousness, pain in the head area are possible.
- In rare cases, the opposite effect is provided by Sibazon. Reviews of patients indicate a possible excitation of the body, unpredictable behavior, attacks of aggression. It is also possible sleep impairment, nightmares.
- This drug can worsen heart rate, cause bradycardia.
- There have been cases of a decrease in blood levels of leukocytes. This, in turn, weakens the immune system and there is a danger of the penetration of various infections into the body.
- Also, it does not always have a good effect on the digestive system of Sibazon. Reviews of people talk about the appearance of constipation, feelings of nausea.
- Taking the drug may be accompanied by dry mouth or increased salivation.
- This drug has an effect on the genitourinary system. So, urinary incontinence was noted , its increased retention in the bladder.
- May cause changes in libido.
- It is forbidden to take Sibazon for a long time. Reviews, instructions and recommendations of experts indicate the possibility of addiction.
- Possible allergies in the form of various rashes.
Compatibility with other substances
By its action enhances the work of many medicines. Among them are painkillers, sleeping pills, antipsychotic drugs, substances that stimulate the psyche. In addition, the medication enhances the effect of alcoholic beverages.
With various pharmaceutical combinations, the elimination of diazepam from the body slows down, which contributes to the inhibition of the functions of the central nervous system. With prolonged exposure of a similar nature, symptoms of poisoning may appear: dizziness, nausea, and loss of consciousness.
Appointment
The use of the drug should be under strict medical supervision. The volume of a single and daily dose is determined based on the patient's condition, his age and the body's response to the medicine. Available for intravenous and intramuscular injection, Sibazon in ampoules. Reviews indicate a fast and effective action of the drug in the presence of acute conditions. Also used in tablets, rarely in the form of rectal suppositories.
General recommendations for treatment with Sibazon are related to the smoothness of the beginning and completion of the course. So, you should take the smallest dose, and then increase it to achieve the best effect. After fixing the result, the amount of medicine should be gradually reduced, until it is completely abandoned. However, it should be noted that only a specialist can make any appointments. In pharmacies, the drug is dispensed only by prescription.
It is also not recommended to take Sibazon for more than two months. Indications for use, reviews of experts recommend, if necessary, continue treatment to take breaks between courses for at least three weeks.
Dosage
When treating with tablets, adults are advised to take up to three times a day from 5 to 15 mg at a time. So, with the form of release of the medicine in packs of 20 pieces, each weighing 5 milligrams, you need to use one to three tablets per dose. As a sleeping pill, it is recommended to drink the tablet with water two hours after eating. The action begins within an hour.
"Sibazon" is available for children in dosages of 1 and 2 mg, the tablets are coated with a smooth shell. Take 1-5 milligrams at a time.
There is also a form of release in ampoules. Usually this is a package of 10 pieces, 2 ml each. The composition of the solution is diazepam 0.5%. To relieve acute conditions, Sibazon is administered intramuscularly and intravenously. Reviews: side effects, arousal, but in rare cases. Usually prescribed 10 mg 3 times a day.
With intravenous injections, relief occurs within 7 minutes. If the injection is made into the muscle, then the effect should be expected from 30 to 40 minutes. The duration of such treatment should be no more than ten days. After removing the acute condition, it is recommended to switch to the medicine in the form of tablets.
Pregnancy and lactation
It is not recommended to take Sibazon in the early stages of pregnancy, as this can lead to the development of pathologies in the child. If the drug was used in the process of pain relief during childbirth, this can lead to temporary muscle weakness and poor weight gain by the baby. And also, especially in premature babies, breathing difficulties and a decrease in body temperature are encountered.
If a woman wants to maintain lactation, and treatment cannot be interrupted, then she needs to replace this drug with an analog. The fact is that in newborns and young children the development of the necessary enzymes for the processing and withdrawal of diazepam is not formed. Therefore, when breastfeeding, even small doses of the drug will accumulate in the body and adversely affect the growth and development of the child.
Driving and other activities
This drug changes the rate of external information to the brain, as well as from nerve cells to muscles. Thus, a decrease in the level of attention and reactions is possible. Therefore, the reception of "Sibazon" is contraindicated for persons who have to drive a motor vehicle. Restrictions also apply to patients engaged in other activities that require concentration and timely response.
Storage conditions
Sibazon should be stored at room temperature. It is necessary to limit hit on a medicine of moisture and sunshine. Keep out of reach of children. Tablets for adults can be stored for 3 years, for children - 2 years, in liquid form, the product should be used for one year.
Copies of the drug and its substitutes
There are many drugs that have a similar or similar composition. Such medicines are called generics. As a rule, they have a common main active component and differ in auxiliary ones. These medicines have a proven effective effect. In addition, often they are much cheaper than the original.
Such means are: Diazepam, Valium, Relanium, Apaurin, Seduxen, Relium.
There are also drugs that are different in composition, but similar in effect. They have another active component in their composition. Among them are Alzolam, Alprazolam, Mezapam and others.