Pax-5, Pax-10 5 mg,10 mg Tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Severe anxiety and muscle relaxation.
Dosage (summary)
Initial: 5-10 mg; Usual: 5-20 mg daily; Max: 10 mg per dose.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established safe in pregnancy; excreted in breastmilk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Anticonvulsants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to diazepam
- Severe respiratory insufficiency
- Severe hepatic insufficiency
- Sleep apnoea syndrome
- Myasthenia gravis
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Muscle weakness
- Dizziness
- Irritability
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol and CNS depressants.
- Do not drive or operate machinery.
- Treatment duration should be limited.
Serious warnings
- Risk of dependence
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Paradoxical reactions
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