The drug "Grandaxin" describes the instructions for use as a drug with tranquilizing ability. After its use in patients, as a rule, tension decreases, anxiety decreases and fear disappears.
The manufacturer of the drug is EGIS Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hungary). It enters the pharmacy network in the form of tablets of 50 milligrams, the active substance in which is tofisopam. The tablets are packaged in blisters of ten pieces, which in turn are packed in cardboard boxes. Each such box can contain from two to six blisters, plus instructions on how to take grandaxin.
The drug "Grandaxinum", having an anxiolytic, that is, tranquilizing effect, is practically not accompanied by a sedative or anticonvulsant effect. This is a psycho-vegetative regulator that can eliminate many forms of autonomic disorders, moreover, its stimulating activity is moderate. Therefore, this tool can be attributed to daytime tranquilizers.
However, the drug "Grandaxin" refers to list B and it is impossible to purchase it without a doctor’s prescription. There are a number of diseases and mental conditions when this drug is prescribed by the attending physician for therapeutic purposes.
So, the drug "Grandaxin" - application:
- neurosis and neurosis-like state, which may include emotional stress, anxiety, apathy, and obsessive experiences;
- depression;
- post-traumatic stress;
- menopause syndrome ;
- premenstrual syndrome ;
- cardiolgia;
- withdrawal syndrome with alcoholism.
The drug is taken orally.
Dosage and administration of the drug "Grandaxin" instructions for use also contains.
The dosage regimen for taking the medicine is set by the doctor, which takes into account the patient’s condition, the form of the disease, as well as sensitivity to the drug. Usually, adults are prescribed one or two tablets three times a day, but not more than three hundred milligrams. In the event that the patient suffers from kidney failure, it means that the daily dose of the drug must be halved.
Grandaxin should be treated very carefully to avoid an overdose, which can be recognized by the following symptoms: the patient has confusion, an epileptic seizure accompanied by respiratory depression, coma is not uncommon.
In case of an overdose, it is necessary to immediately rinse the stomach and ensure the intake of activated carbon. Having provided first aid to the victim, immediately deliver to the hospital. He may need mechanical ventilation and the introduction of any medications.
If your doctor has prescribed Grandaxin, your instructions for use should be well understood. Here are indicated and side effects of the drug, and contraindications for its use.
Contraindications:
- hypersensitivity to any components of the drug;
- conditions that are accompanied by depression, aggression, or psychomotor agitation ;
- decompensated respiratory failure;
- pregnancy in the first trimester.
Side effects:
- nausea, increased gas, constipation, as well as loss of appetite and dry mouth;
- headaches and increased irritability, insomnia and confusion;
- allergic reactions;
- muscle tension and muscle pain.
Nevertheless, it should be noted that the drug "Grandaxin" (instructions for use contains information about this) does not significantly affect the ability to concentrate, therefore, its use is allowed when driving vehicles and when working with mechanisms.