Lexotanil Tablet 3mg

Bromazepam is a powerful psychotropic agent. In lower dosage, it selectively reduces tension and anxiety. In higher dosage, it shows sedative and muscle-relaxant properties. Bromazepam binds to the GABA-A receptor producing a conformational change and potentiating its inhibitory effects. Other neurotransmitters are not influenced.

Indications

Lexotanil is indicated in-

• Emotional disturbances, i.e. acute tension and anxiety states. Difficulties in interpersonal contact. Agitation, insomnia, anxious and agitated depressive reactions.
• Functional disturbances in the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, i.e. pseudoangina pectoris, pericardial anxiety, tachycardia, emotiogenic hypertension, dyspnea and hyperventilation.
• Disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract, i.e. irritable bowel syndrome, epigastric pain, spasm, bloating, diarrhea etc.
• Disturbances in the urinary tract, i.e. frequency, irritable bladder and dysmenorrhea.
• Psychosomatic disorder, i.e. psychogenic headache, asthma, gastric and duodenal ulcer.
• It is also indicated in emotional reactions to chronic organic disease.

Administration

Bromazepam tablets are for oral administration

Interaction

If Lexotanil is combined with other centrally active drugs, its sedative effects may be enhanced. These drugs are antidepressants, hypnotics, narcotics, antipsychotics, sedatives, antiepileptic drugs, sedative antihistamines and anesthetics.

Contraindications

Bromazepam is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to bromazepam, severe respiratory insufficiency, severe hepatic insufficiency or sleep apnea syndrome.

Side Effects

Common side-effects include fatigue, drowsiness, muscle weakness, numbed muscle, reduced alertness, confusion, headache, ataxia etc. 

Pregnancy & Lactation

The safety of bromazepam during pregnancy has not been established. As bromazepam is excreted in breast milk, use should be avoided during lactation.

Precautions & Warnings

The use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine like agents may lead to the development of physical and psychological dependence upon these products.

Therapeutic Class

Benzodiazepine sedatives

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.