Diazepam-Teva

Diazepam-Teva: description, use and side effects

Diazepam-Teva is a benzodiazepine derivative tranquilizer that is used to treat a variety of mental and neurological disorders. The drug is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd in Israel, and its international name is diazepam. In this article we will look at the main characteristics of Diazepam-Teva, its indications for use, contraindications, side effects, interactions with other drugs and special instructions.

Characteristics of the drug

Diazepam-Teva is a benzodiazepine derivative and is a white crystalline powder. The drug is available in the form of tablets of 2 mg and 5 mg, and also as a solution for injection of 10 mg. The active substance is diazepam.

Indications for use

Diazepam-Teva is used to treat various mental and neurological disorders. The drug is effective in the treatment of neuroses, neurasthenia, hysteria, reactive depression, agoraphobia, insomnia associated with a violation of the phase of falling asleep, Meniere's disease, spastic paralysis, withdrawal syndrome in patients with alcoholism, status epilepticus, epilepsy, premedication before surgical interventions and endoscopic manipulations, as well as in case of LSD poisoning.

Contraindications

Diazepam-Teva is not recommended for use in case of hypersensitivity to diazepam, acute liver and kidney diseases with impaired function, myasthenia gravis, angle-closure glaucoma, in the first trimester of pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

Side effects

When using Diazepam-Teva, addiction may develop, as well as paradoxical reactions, such as the development of anxiety, hallucinations, seizures and insomnia. Drowsiness, deterioration of short-term memory, ataxia, dysarthria, headache, dizziness, hypotension, bradycardia, intestinal atony, decreased libido and potency, reactions at the injection site, withdrawal syndrome, aftereffect syndrome (decreased performance, muscle weakness) may also be observed. allergic reactions.

Interaction with other drugs

Diazepam-Teva can enhance the effects of alcohol, anticonvulsants and antihypertensive drugs, analgesics, hypnotics and sedatives, as well as some antidepressants. When used simultaneously with narcotic analgesics, the risk of developing cardiovascular complications may increase. The simultaneous use of Diazepam-Teva with inhibitors of cytochrome P450 3A4 is also not recommended, as this can lead to an increase in the concentration of diazepam in the blood and an increase in its effect.

special instructions

When using Diazepam-Teva, special care must be taken when driving vehicles and performing other potentially hazardous activities, as the drug may cause drowsiness and worsening reactions.

Also, with long-term use of Diazepam-Teva, the development of physical and mental dependence, as well as “withdrawal” syndrome when discontinuing the drug, is possible. Therefore, the drug should be used only as prescribed by a doctor and in strictly recommended doses.

In general, Diazepam-Teva is an effective drug for the treatment of various mental and neurological disorders, but its use must be supervised by a physician and all dosage recommendations and contraindications must be followed.