Trapex 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 y...
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Trapex is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Trapex should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of T...
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UNSAFE
Trapex may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Trapex should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Trapex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION
Trapex should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Trapex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Trapex is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Trapex 1mg Tablet
Introduction
Trapex is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (excessive worry or restlessness), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic attacks and social phobias. It is also used for the short-term relief...
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Uses of Trapex
Short term anxiety
Anxiety disorder
Side effects of Trapex
Common
Dizziness
Weakness
Sedation
Balance disorder (loss of balance)
How to use Trapex
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. Trapex may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Trapex works
Trapex 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 Trapex?
If you miss a dose of Trapex, 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
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...
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Brief Description
Indication
Anxiety, Status epilepticus, Sedation, psychosomatic, organic or psychotic illness, insomnia associated with anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, nause...
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Reconstitution: Dilute w/ an equal volume of compatible diluent (e.g. sterile water for inj, NaCl 0.9% inj, dext...
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Adult Dose
Oral
Anxiety Disorders
Adult: 1-6 mg/day in 2 or 3 divided doses, up to 10 mg/day.
Insomnia associated w/ anxiety
1-4 mg/day at bedtime.
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Child Dose
Status Epilepticus
Infants and children: 0.05-0.1 mg/kg IV over 2-5 minutes; not to exceed 4 mg/dose; may repeat q10-15min PRN
Alternatively, 0....
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment
PO: Dose adjustment not necessary
IV/IM: Use with caution in mild-to-moderate impairment; not recommended in severe impairment or r...
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Contraindication
Severe hepatic impairment; respiratory depression; acute narrow-angle glaucoma; pregnancy and lactation.
Mode of Action
Lorazepam is a short acting benzodiazepine. It increases neuronal membrane permeability to Cl ions by binding to stereospecific benzodiazepine recepto...
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Precaution
Patient w/ compromised pulmonary function (decreased reserve), myasthenia gravis, CV or cerebrovascular disease, impaired gag reflex; at risk of falls...
Drugs that affect the CNS (e.g. barbiturates, phenothiazines, antidepressants, MAOIs) may have additive CNS effects. Scopolamine may increase sedation...
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