PRODUCT DETAILS

About Dizepax M Tablet

DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL belongs to the class of medications called ‘anxiolytics’ used in the treatment of anxiety disorder. Anxiety is the repeated or persistent feeling of fear and worries about what’s about to come, which can interfere with your daily activities. Symptoms include irritability, lack of concentration, nervousness, fatigue, rapid heartbeat, and trembling.

DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL contains Diazepam and Propranolol. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine and works by increasing the levels of chemicals in the brain that produce a calming effect. Propranolol is a beta-blocker. It has anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) action. It works by reducing blood flow to the brain by directly acting on the brain's blood vessels. This reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL are drowsiness, tiredness, slow or irregular heartbeat, cold extremities (hands and feet), and nightmares. Inform your doctor immediately if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

It is not recommended to take DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL if you are allergic to any contents of it. Do not take DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL if you have severe breathing problems, depression, phobia, myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder), sleep apnoea (a sleep disorder), severe liver failure, porphyria (an inherited blood disorder), untreated heart failure, poor blood circulation, diabetes, slow heart rate, untreated pheochromocytoma (untreated high blood pressure due to kidney tumor), and metabolic acidosis (increased acidity in the blood). It is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in children and the elderly as dose adjustments are necessary. Do not take alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness. DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL may cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.

Uses of Dizepax M Tablet

Anxiety Disorder

Medicinal Benefits of Dizepax M Tablet

DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL is used in the treatment of anxiety. It has anxiolytic action and acts by reducing brain function and producing a calming effect. It can effectively treat symptoms such as excitability, fear, and nervousness in patients with anxiety. This, in turn, helps you to perform daily activities without much difficulty and improve quality-of-life.

Directions for Use

DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL is available in the form of tablets. The tablet should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. The dose and duration are given by the doctor based on your health condition.

Side Effects of Dizepax M Tablet

• Drowsiness
• Tiredness
• Slow or irregular heartbeat
• Cold extremities (hands and feet)
• Nightmares
• Headache
• Confusion
• Urinary retention
• Decreased sex drive
• Impotence or difficulty having an orgasm
• Memory impairment
• Uncoordinated body movements
• Constipation

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Before taking DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, or heart problems, overactive thyroid, blood circulation problems, psoriasis (a skin disorder), Raynaud’s disease (cold sensation in fingers and toes), intermittent claudication (narrowing of arteries in the legs leading to pain while walking), decreased albumin (a protein) levels in the blood, depression, suicidal thoughts, and fits. It should be used with caution in children and the elderly as there is a risk of side effects such as agitation, restlessness, and hallucinations (seeing or listening to things that are not real). It may also cause partial or total memory loss in some cases, especially if high doses are taken. DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL may cause dependence, so it should be used for the shortest time possible in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. After a few weeks of treatment, if the tablets are not working for you, inform your doctor immediately, as it can be a sign of tolerance.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL may interact with a medicine used to treat sleep problems (sodium oxybate), antidepressants (fluvoxamine, fluoxetine, and Hypericum perforatum), an antipsychotic (clozapine), medicines used to treat allergies, medicines used to treat heart disease (verapamil, diltiazem, and nifedipine, etc.), medicines used to treat irregular heartbeats (disopyramide, quinidine, and flecainide, etc.), general anesthetics, local anesthetic (lidocaine), anti-diabetic medicine (insulin), an antibiotic (erythromycin), medicines used to treat tuberculosis (rifampicin and isoniazid), medicines that induce sleep, muscle relaxants (suxamethonium and tubocurarine), opioid pain killer (morphine), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (indomethacin), medicines used to treat fits (phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine, and sodium valproate), water pills, antacids (cimetidine, omeprazole, and esomeprazole), medicine used to treat alcohol addiction (disulfiram), anti-parkinsonian agent (levodopa), steroid medicines, anesthetic (ketamine), medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting (nabilone).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL should not be used in patients with severe breathing problems, depression, phobia, myasthenia gravis (a muscle disorder), sleep apnoea (a sleep disorder), severe liver failure, porphyria (an inherited blood disorder), untreated heart failure, poor blood circulation, diabetes, slow heart rate, untreated pheochromocytoma (untreated high blood pressure due to kidney tumor), and metabolic acidosis (increased acidity in the blood).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Do not take alcohol while using DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL as it can cause excessive drowsiness.

PREGNANCY

DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL is not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. It is prescribed by a doctor only if he/she thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL may pass into breastmilk and cause harmful effects on the nursing baby. So, it is not recommended to use in breastfeeding mothers.

DRIVING

DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL may cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.

LIVER

DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL should not be used in patients with severe liver diseases. It should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver diseases, and the dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

DIAZEPAM+PROPRANOLOL should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.