Ketazolam
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Ketazolam is a long acting benzodiazepine used as an anxiolytic. Ketazolam is prepared by chemical synthesis and possesses chiral carbon atom. Ketazolam is not available in any combination preparation. Ketazolam is administered orally.
Indications
Ketazolam is primarily indicated in conditions like Anxiety, Cerebrovascular accident, Irritability, Multiple sclerosis, Spasticity, Spinal cord trauma, Tension.
Contraindications
Ketazolam is contraindicated in conditions like Phobias, Hypersensitivity, Chronic psychosis.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Ketazolam, which give rise to further complications include Diarrhea, Depression, Sedation, Hyperacusis, Rebound insomnia, Tension, Photophobia, Severe anxiety.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Ketazolam include Coma, Respiratory depression, Atonia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Ketazolam are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Vertigo, Drowsiness, Confusion, Tremor, Light headedness, Slurred speech, Confusion.
Warnings
No warnings information is recorded for this medicine yet.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
0.214 to 0.857 mg/kg (0.54 (0.5355)) 24 hourly PO — -
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Ketazolam was found.
Storage
Cap Store in a well closed container, at room temperature.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.