YellowPam

YellowPam

 

COMPOSITION

Each sugar coated tablet contains :

• Diazepam (INN) ……………………………………………………………………5 mg
• Excipients q.s. ……………………………………………..One sugar coated tablet

THERAPEUTIC PROPRTIES

Diazepam is an anxiolytic belonging to the class of benzodiazepines.

INDICATIONS

• Reactive anxiety, particularly adjustment disorders with anxious mood and post-traumatic anxiety.
• Adjunctive treatment of anxiety in neuroses.
• Anxiety attacks.
• Prevention and treatment of delirium tremens.
• Muscle contractions.
• Pediatrics: prevention of febrile seizures.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Known allergy to benzodiazepines.
• Decompensated respiratory insufficiency.

IN CASE OF DOUBT, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

PRECAUTIONS :

Dependence: Any treatment with benzodiazepines can lead to physical and psychological drug dependence. Various factors appear to promote the onset of dependence, including:

• Duration of treatment, dose, association with other medications (psychotropics, anxiolytics, hypnotics), and alcohol use.
• In children, treatment should be of short duration, particularly.

SIDE EFFECTS :

Side effects are related to the dose ingested and the individual sensitivity of the patient.

• Anterograde amnesia, which may occur at therapeutic doses, with the risk increasing proportionally to the dose.
• Behavioral disturbances, changes in consciousness, irritability, aggressiveness, agitation.
• Physical and psychological dependence.

DOSAGE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION :

 Oral Route

Adulte :

• In routine practice: an average of 5 to 15 mg per day.

Children:

• 5 mg/kg of body weight per day.
• Duration of treatment should be limited to 8 to 12 weeks.

STORAGE

• Store away from light and moisture.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
• Do not use after the expiration date on the package.