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About Placidox 2mg Tablet

DIAZEPAM belongs to a group of medications called Benzodiazepine (BZD) primarily used for the treatment of short-term relief of severe anxiety disorder, muscle spasms, and fits (seizures). Besides this, it also reduces alcohol withdrawal symptoms (like sweating or difficulty sleeping, etc.). Before undergoing any surgical procedure, DIAZEPAM is sometimes given as 'pre-med' to prevent anxiety, fear, and worry.

An anxiety disorder is a mental condition characterized by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affect an individual's daily activities. High levels of anxiety can cause panic attacks, with intense feelings of nervousness, fear, and sudden onset of sweating, hyperventilation, fast heartbeat, and flushing of the skin.

DIAZEPAM works by increasing levels of brain cells (neurons) calming chemical, known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), in your brain that helps to relieve anxiety and stop seizures attacks (fits), and relaxation of the tense muscles. Besides this, DIAZEPAM relieves temporary insomnia (sleeplessness) due to anxiety disorder. Off-label uses for DIAZEPAM include alcohol withdrawal syndrome, insomnia, panic disorder, chemotherapy-associated nausea, and vomiting. DIAZEPAM is not recommended for mild to moderate anxiety and tension related to day-to-day life.

You can take DIAZEPAM with a meal or after a meal. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. In some cases, you may experience daytime drowsiness, disturbed sleep, feeling light-headed, unsteady, or dizziness. Most of these side effects of DIAZEPAM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Try not to stop taking DIAZEPAM of your own as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take DIAZEPAM if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder or difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or problem with alcohol or other prescription recreational drugs. DIAZEPAM is a habit-forming drug and, hence there is a risk of dependence on DIAZEPAM. So, before stopping DIAZEPAM, contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors, or general unwell feeling.

Uses of Placidox 2mg Tablet

Anxiety disorder, Short-term anxiety, Pre-operative anxiety, Alcohol withdrawal

Medicinal Benefits of Placidox 2mg Tablet

DIAZEPAM helps in the management of anxiety disorder, and relief of symptoms of anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and skeletal muscle spasm. When you take DIAZEPAM, you will have more chemical messenger (GABA neurotransmitter) in your body. It decreases the feeling of nervousness, stress, and anxiety which leads to a state of calm and relaxation. DIAZEPAM benefits people who struggle with anxiety and worries in daily life. Regular intake of the prescribed dose of DIAZEPAM improves social life as well as your ability and performance at work and general wellbeing.

Directions for Use

DIAZEPAM should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take DIAZEPAM exactly as your doctor told you. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take your tablets on the basis of your medical condition. Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water.

Side Effects of Placidox 2mg Tablet

Like all medicines, DIAZEPAM can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. You may observe common side effects like feeling sleepy (sedation), feeling exhausted all the time, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), and balance disorder (loss of balance). In rare cases, if you have slow breathing, jaundice, difficulty in remembering things (amnesia), imagining things not there (delusion), or mood swings (mood changes like overexcited, restlessness, aggressiveness), immediately contact the doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Taking DIAZEPAM with opioid pain killer medicines can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and even death. DIAZEPAM should be taken with extreme caution in patients who have a history of alcoholism or drug abuse. Do not take DIAZEPAM if you have had severe breathing problems, allergic to DIAZEPAM or other related benzodiazepine class, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), severe liver problems, breathing problem while sleep (apnoea), breastfeeding, pregnant, or planning for pregnancy, and glaucoma (high blood pressure in eyes). DIAZEPAM may affect your ability to drive a motor vehicle or operate heavy machinery if taken with alcohol. If you feel excess suicidal thoughts, difficulty in concentration, sleep disturbances (apnoea), dizziness, or, sleepiness let your doctor know about this. A pregnant or nursing mother should consult a doctor before intake as it is a Category D pregnancy medicine. DIAZEPAM can be used in patients with open-angle glaucoma but is contraindicated in acute narrow-angle glaucoma. DIAZEPAM should not be given for the treatment of psychotic patients. Abrupt withdrawal of DIAZEPAM may cause a temporary increase in the frequency and severity of seizures (fit). So, before stopping taking DIAZEPAM discuss it with the doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

DIAZEPAM may have interaction with antianxiety or antiepileptic medicines (carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), anti-HIV drugs (amprenavir, ritonavir), acidity medicine ( cimetidine), pills to treat chronic alcoholism (disulfiram), antibiotics (rifampicin), anti-Parkinson’s drug (levodopa), and asthma drugs (theophylline). Besides this, central nervous system depressant drugs and opioid analgesics or pain killers should be avoided with DIAZEPAM as it may cause life-threatening conditions.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

DIAZEPAM should not be given to patients with obesity, acute alcohol intoxication, closed-angle glaucoma, drug addiction, kidney/liver disease, respiratory depression, prolonged low blood pressure, or muscle disease (myasthenia gravis), and severe seizures (fit).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Taking DIAZEPAM with alcohol can increase the side effects of DIAZEPAM like dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentrating. In a few cases, people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. Hence, you should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with DIAZEPAM.

PREGNANCY

DIAZEPAM is a Category D pregnancy drug that is considered unsafe for pregnant women. DIAZEPAM can have some harmful effects on the unborn baby (fetus), so your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you

BREAST FEEDING

DIAZEPAM passes into the breast milk and may cause some degree of sedation in the baby. So, if you note any signs in the baby let your doctor know about this.

DRIVING

DIAZEPAM may cause sleepiness, dizziness, drowsiness, and visual disturbances. So, it is not recommended to drive or operate machinery after taking DIAZEPAM. Tell your doctor if you get these types of side effects.

LIVER

DIAZEPAM is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

DIAZEPAM is to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.