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Generic: Flurazepam

Form: Capsule 15mg

Indication

Insomnia

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Short-term management of insomnia Adult: 15-30 mg at night. Elderly: Max: 15 mg at night.

Child Dose

Oral Short-term management of insomnia Child: >15 yr 15 mg at night. Elderly: Max: 15 mg at night.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity; porphyria. Pregnancy (3rd trimester); neonates.

Mode of Action

Flurazepam is a long-acting benzodiazepine which binds to stereospecific benzodiazepine receptors on the postsynaptic GABA neuron w/in the CNS, including the limbic system, reticular formation. It enhances the inhibitory effect of GABA on neuronal excitability by increasing neuronal membrane permeability to Cl ions, thus resulting in hyperpolarisation and stabilisation.

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

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. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ 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 __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, 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.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of __NAME__ is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.