The pharmaceutical agent “Phenozepan” describes the instructions for use as a medicine of synthetic origin. It is available in the form of tablets (0.5 or 1 milligram each) in packs of fifty.
The medication under consideration belongs to an extensive group of tranquilizing agents. He is able to effectively eliminate the feeling of inexplicable anxiety, intense internal tension, extreme irritability and fear, soothingly affecting the central nervous system. In addition, the drug “Phenozepan” (instructions for use includes this information) relieves cramps and promotes speedy falling asleep, with the most natural sleep.
Patients taking this medicine note that the next morning after its use, there is no characteristic heaviness in the head, there is no feeling of depression, performance does not decrease. The specified drug is able to improve mood, relieve headache, eliminate dizziness, increased sweating and heart palpitations. The ability of the drug to reduce skeletal muscle tension is also noted.
The tranquilizing abilities of the drug appear several days after the start of its administration.
The pharmaceutical agent “Phenozepan” is prescribed for use in the treatment of neurosis and neurosis-like conditions, which are accompanied by fear, anxiety, and extreme irritability. He is also prescribed to restore emotional stability, to treat vegetative-vascular dystonia, to eliminate sleep disorders, relieve a hangover syndrome in the fight against alcoholism. In addition, this medication is used for seizures, tics, some types of epilepsy, as well as to enhance the effects of painkillers and anesthetic drugs (in surgery).
The drug "Phenozepan." Instructions for use
This drug is usually prescribed one tablet two to three times daily food intake (take it orally). Gradually increase the daily volume.
The average duration of a therapeutic course is an average of two weeks. If agreed with the attending physician, treatment can be extended up to two months. To eliminate sleep disturbances, the medication is taken with a maximum of two tablets half an hour or an hour before bedtime.
It is noted that patients of advanced age should be extremely careful to increase the dosage.
The drug "Phenozepan" (instructions for use contains this information) can cause some side effects. Among them are the following: drowsiness, muscle weakness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth. However, with a gradual increase in the dose of the medication, the above undesirable effects do not occur.
The drug "Phenozepan", the description of the action of which was given above, in case of an overdose causes a violation of speech and coordination of movements. Side effects disappear, as a rule, when the dose is reduced or the medication is completely canceled.
In the manufacturer's annotation, it is especially noted that the combination of the specified medication with alcohol is dangerous for the health and life of the patient.
The pharmaceutical agent “Phenozepan” is contraindicated in severe myasthenia gravis, malfunctions in the functioning of the kidneys, liver, as well as persons whose occupation requires an increased concentration of attention and timely response.
The specified medication is recommended to be stored in a cool place, protected from moisture and direct sunlight. The tablets are suitable for use for twenty-four months from the date of manufacture, ampoules - for three years.