Relaxen is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Relaxen is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Relaxen may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Relaxen can make you sleepy, forgetful, and have poor co-ordination. This may affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Relaxen should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Relaxen may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment may be required if it is to be given for a long period
CAUTION
Relaxen should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Relaxen may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Relaxen 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Relaxen is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of short-term anxiety. It can also be used to treat acute alcohol withdrawal, to relieve muscle spasm and as adjunctive therapy for seizures. This medicine relaxes the nerve cells and calms the...
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Uses of Relaxen
Short term anxiety
Alcohol withdrawal
Muscle spasm
Epilepsy
Side effects of Relaxen
Common
Fatigue
Impaired coordination
Drowsiness
Muscle weakness
How to use Relaxen
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Relaxen may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Relaxen works
Relaxen is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
What if you forget to take Relaxen?
If you miss a dose of Relaxen, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Relaxen helps treat short term anxiety.
Safety of this medicine is not established for long-term use. Do not use it for more than 4 weeks.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, swe...
May be taken with or without food.
IV Preparation
Compatibility with D5W, NS, and Ringer's controversial. If infusion is selected, adding the infu...
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Adult Dose
Anxiety
2-10 mg PO q6-12hr, OR 2-10 mg IV/IM q6-12hr; no more than 30 mg/8 hours
Alcohol Withdrawal
10 mg PO q6-8hr during first 24hr; reduce to ...
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Child Dose
Sedative/Muscle Relaxant
Potentially toxic dose in patients <6 years: >0.5 mg/kg
<6 months: Not recommended
>12 years
0.12-0.8 mg/kg/day PO divi...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Dose reduction may be required.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; myasthenia gravis, preexisting CNS depression or coma, respiratory depression; acute pulmonary insufficiency or sleep apnoea syndrom...
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Mode of Action
Diazepam is a long-acting benzodiazepine w/ anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant and amnestic properties. It increases neuronal membr...
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Precaution
Impaired renal and hepatic function, respiratory disease, organic cerebral changes, elderly, psychotic patients, epileptics, history of alcohol or dru...
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