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Dizep 5 MG Tablet

Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Composition: Diazepam
Prescription Required: Yes
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Description

Dizep 5 MG Tablet is an anticonvulsant which is used to relieve the symptoms of anxiety, muscle spasm, and alcohol withdrawal. This medicine may increase the risk of habit forming tendency if taken for a long duration or at larger doses. Do not stop abruptly taking this medicine as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like convulsions, behavioral disorder, tremor, and anxiety.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Dizep 5 MG Tablet

  • Constipation
  • Nausea or vomitingsevere
  • Dizzinesssevere
  • Sense of imbalance
  • Headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Agitation and anxiety
  • Indigestion
  • Convulsionssevererare
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Shortness of breathsevere
  • Itching or rash
  • Nervousness
  • Unsteady walksevere
  • Agitation and anxietysevererare
  • Decrease in frequency of urinationsevererare
  • Skin rashsevererare
  • Irritabilityrare
  • Loss of appetitesevererare
  • Diarrhearare
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Dizep 5 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 30 to 90 minutes for an oral dose.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3 to 4 days.

Safe with alcohol?

major
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases the risk of side effects like dizziness, difficulty in concentration. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

Is it habit forming?

Habit forming tendency has been reported

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding for some period of time, based on the use of diazepam. Alternatively, your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Dizep 5 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Dizep 5 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Clampose 5 MG Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Diazepam 5 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Diazewok 5 MG Tablet
Wockhardt Ltd.
Placidox 5 MG Tablet
Lupin Ltd.
Zepose 5 MG Tablet
Cipla Ltd.

What is it prescribed for?

Uses of Dizep 5 MG Tablet

  • Anxiety

    Dizep 5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Uneasiness, difficulty in sleeping, sweating of hands and feet are some of the symptoms of anxiety disorder.

  • Alcohol withdrawal

    Dizep 5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of symptoms of alcohol withdrawal like hallucinations, anxiety, and seizures.

  • Muscle spasm

    Dizep 5 MG Tablet is used to relieve skeletal muscle spasm which occurs due to an inflammation of the muscle or joints.

  • Adjunct prior to endoscopic procedures

    Dizep 5 MG Tablet is used in to relieve the symptoms of anxiety or stress in the patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.

  • Preoperative sedation

    Dizep 5 MG Tablet is used to relieve the symptoms of anxiety and tension in the patients undergoing surgical procedures.

  • Seizure disorder

    Dizep 5 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of seizure disorders.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Dizep 5 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to diazepam.

  • Myasthenia gravis

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with myasthenia gravis due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.

  • Narrow-angle glaucoma

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Oral and Rectal forms: If you miss a dose of Dizep 5 MG Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one. Injection: Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

  • Overdose

    Oral and Rectal forms: Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose. Injection: Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmajor

  • Description

    - Use of benzodiazepines with alcohol will increase the central nervous system and respiratory system depression.

  • Instructions

    - Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases the risk of side effects like dizziness, difficulty in concentration. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Glaucoma

    severe
    Dizep 5 MG Tablet is known to increase the fluid pressure inside the eye. It is contraindicated in acute narrow-angle glaucoma which is an eye disorder.

  • Seizures

    severe
    The sudden stop of Dizep 5 MG Tablet may cause withdrawal effects and can precipitate seizures. The dose should be reduced gradually. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting the doctor.

Food interactions

  • Grapefruit juice should be consumed with Dizep 5 MG Tablet. Alternatively, you can consume orange juice which does not affect the medicine.

Lab interactions

  • Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Dizep 5 MG Tablet with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

  • Breast-feeding

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding for some period of time, based on the use of diazepam. Alternatively, your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

  • Suicidal thoughts

    - Use of benzodiazepines in depression conditions may increase the risk of suicide. Therefore this medicine should be used with caution and prescription size should be limited in patients with depression or suicidal tendencies.

  • Withdrawal symptoms

    - Dizep 5 MG Tablet should not be stopped immediately without informing the doctor due to the risk of withdrawal symptoms like convulsions, behavioral disorder, tremor, and anxiety. Gradual dose reduction should be made based on the outcomes in the patient.

  • Myasthenis gravis

    - Dizep 5 MG Tablet should be used with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis due to the increase in the risk of muscle weakness.

  • Impaired liver function

    - Dizep 5 MG Tablet should be used with caution in the patients with mild to moderate liver injury. Lowest possible doses should be initiated and increase the dose based on the patient's response. This medicine is not recommended in patients with severe liver impairment.

  • Drowsiness

    - This medicine may cause drowsiness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any drowsiness during treatment with this medicine.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

It works by binding to certain chemicals in the brain and helps in relieving the symptoms.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Benzodiazepines
Schedule
Schedule H

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