Lexotan (Bromazepam)

Lexotan is the trade name for the prescription medication bromazepam. Lexotan is indicated for the treatment of tension, anxiety and agitation. It is a benzodiazepine medication which increases the neurotransmitter GABA, which in turn functions to inhibit activity in the central nervous system. Lexotan was approved for use in the United States, and has been studied extensively in clinical trials and post-marketing research. Lexotan has proven generally safe while taken in moderation, but can also yield several side effects ranging from mild to serious.

How Lexotan works

Lexotan contains the active substance bromazepam, which belongs to a group of medicines known as benzodiazepines. Lexotan is prescribed by a doctor for people suffering from severe anxiety, tension and other somatic or psychiatric complaints associated with anxiety syndrome. It is used as an adjuvant in the treatment of anxiety or agitation associated with mental disorders such as mood disorders and schizophrenia. Benzodiazepines are indicated only for the treatment of severe, debilitating disorders or when a person is under severe stress. Only a short course of treatment with Lexotan is recommended.

Bromazepam is an intermediate-acting tranquilizer that is generally prescribed to treat things like panic and anxiety disorders as well as insomnia. When taken in smaller doses, it acts to reduce anxiety and tension. When taken in higher doses it acts as an intense sedative and muscle relaxant. Bromazepam is not prescribed in the United States but is a benzodiazepine similar to many others that are available such as Xanax.

How should I use this medication?

Bromazepam is mainly used for short-term treatment of anxiety or panic attacks, if a benzodiazepine is required, premedication to alleviate anxiety before surgery.

This medication may be available under several brand names or in several different forms. Any particular brand of this medication may not be available in all forms or approved for all the conditions discussed here. Also, some forms of this medication may not be used for all conditions. Your doctor may have recommended this medication for conditions other than those listed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are unsure why you are taking this medication, talk to your doctor.

Bromazepam is primarily a sedative with similar side effects to diazepam (Valium). In addition to being used to treat anxiety or panic disorder, bromazepam can be used as a premedication before minor surgery. Bromazepam is usually available in 3 mg and 6 mg tablets. Bromazepam is contraindicated and should be used with caution in pregnant women, the elderly, patients with a history of alcohol or other abuse, and children. Long-term use of bromazepam causes tolerance and can lead to both physical and psychological dependence on the drug, and as a result, this drug is subject to international law.

How to start treatment

Bromazepam has no antidepressant effect. Bromazepam is often prescribed as a hypnotic to induce sleep more easily. Patients taking Lexotan can have highly variable individual responses and therefore the dosage must be adjusted on a case by case basis. Treatment should be started with the lowest recommended dose. The maximum dose should not be exceeded.

Anxiety: Treatment should be as short as possible. The patient should be reevaluated regularly and the need for continued treatment should be carefully considered, particularly if the patient has no symptoms. The overall duration of treatment should generally not exceed 8-12 weeks, including a gradual withdrawal period. In certain cases, extension beyond the maximum processing period may be necessary, if so, this should not happen without a careful re-evaluation of the patient's condition.

Insomnia: Treatment should be as short as possible. The duration of treatment generally ranges from a few days to two weeks, up to a maximum of four weeks, including a gradual withdrawal period. In certain cases, it may be necessary to extend beyond the maximum treatment period, always after a re-evaluation of the patient's condition by the doctor.

Who should NOT take this medication?

Do not take Lexotan if:

• You have had an allergic reaction to Lexotan, other benzodiazepines or any ingredients
• You have severe and chronic lung disease
• You have severe liver disease
• You suffer from sleep apnoea (temporary stops in breathing when asleep)
• You have a muscle weakness disease known as myasthenia gravis
• The package is torn or shows signs of tampering
• The expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack has passed
• If you take this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not work as well.

Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:

• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing or difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
• Rash, itching or hives on the skin

Anterograde amnesia can occur with therapeutic doses, with the risk increasing at higher doses. The consequences of amnesia can be accompanied by inappropriate behavior. It is known that when benzodiazepines or benzodiazepine-like drugs are used, reactions such as anxiety, agitation, irritation, aggression, insanity, anger, nightmares, hallucinations, psychosis, inappropriate behavior and other unwanted behavior can occur. Special warnings and special precautions for use. In this case, you should stop using the drug. They are more common in children and the elderly than in other patients.

Use (even at therapeutic doses) can lead to the development of physical dependence. Discontinuation of treatment may cause withdrawal or relapse symptoms. Mental dependence is possible. The abuse of benzodiazepines has been reported.

Dosage

Typically, the average dose is 1,5 to 3 mg, 2-3 times a day. In the case of the 6 mg hard capsules, the average dose is 6-12 mg, 2-3 times a day. Elderly patients or patients with reduced hepatic function: the dosage must be carefully established by the doctor who will have to evaluate a possible reduction of the dosages indicated above.

Side effects

Lexotanil bromazepam 6 mg has similar side effects to other benzodiazepines. The most common side effects are drowsiness, sedation, ataxia, memory impairment, and dizziness. Memory dysfunctions are common with bromazepam and include decreased working memory and decreased ability to process environmental information. When combined with alcohol, the decline in learning ability became even more pronounced. Various studies report impairment of memory, processing of visual information and sensory data, as well as impairment of psychomotor activity; impairment of cognitive ability, including attention capacity and impaired coordination skills; impaired reactivity and attention, which can impair driving skills; drowsiness and decreased libido. However, instability after 6 mg bromazepam is less pronounced than with other benzodiazepines such as lorazepam. Occasionally, benzodiazepines can cause severe memory changes such as anterograde amnesia and amnesic automatism, which can have medico-legal implications. These reactions usually only occur at higher doses in the prescribed range.

Dependence and withdrawal

Patients treated with bromazepam for generalised anxiety disorder were found to experience withdrawal symptoms such as a worsening of anxiety, as well as the development of physical withdrawal symptoms when abruptly withdrawn bromazepam. Abrupt or over rapid withdrawal from Bromazepam after chronic use even at therapeutic prescribed doses can lead to a severe withdrawal syndrome including status epilepticus and a condition resembling delerium tremens. All benzodiazepines can be addictive, and bromazepam is no exception - indeed, various studies show that bromazepam is actually more addictive than most benzodiazepines due to its quick onset and shorter effects (meaning that individual users may choose bromazepam compared to other benzodiazepines to feel the effects faster, but it is necessary to use them more often because the effects do not last very long.) The properties of bromazepam are such that even if taken according to the doctor's instructions, addiction and dependence may develop.

Can you buy Lexotan (Bromazepam) without a prescription?

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