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Drug description :
1.5mg yellow tablets; 3 mg pink tablets. Both hexagonal scored
tablets marked with L and tablet strength.
Presentation :
Tablets, bromazepam 1.5 mg , 3mg . Lexotan is not prescribable on
the NHS.
Indications :
Short-term treatment of anxiety that is severe or disabling
occurring alone or with insomnia.
Adult Dosage :
3 - 18 mg daily in divided doses.
Child Dosage :
Not recommended.
Elderly Dosage :
1.5 - 9 mg daily in divided doses.
Contra Indications :
Acute pulmonary insufficiency, respiratory depression, phobic or
obsessional states, chronic psychosis, myasthenia gravis.
Pregnancy, labour and lactation.
Special Precautions :
Chronic pulmonary insufficiency, chronic renal or hepatic disease.
The elderly. Judgement and dexterity may be impaired, patients
should be warned of these effects.
Do not use alone to treat depression or anxiety associated with
depression. In cases of bereavement, psychological adjustment
may be impaired. Avoid long-term use; withdraw gradually.
Interactions :
Alcohol and other CNS depressants, anticonvulsants, narcotic
analgesics, cimetidine, rifampicin.
Adverse Reactions :
Drowsiness, light-headedness, muscle weakness, ataxia, confusion,
vertigo, GI upset, skin rashes, impaired alertness and
dexterity. Urinary retention, changes in libido.
Rarely blood disorders and jaundice. Abnormal psychological
reactions, Risk of dependence increases the higher the dose and
the longer the treatment.
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