Fludiazepam

Drug #1314

Fludiazepam used for the short-term treatment of anxiety disorders.

Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzodiazapene.

Molecular Weight: 302.7 · pK_a: 2.22 · Solubility in Water: slightly soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: soluble · Non-proprietary name: Fludiazepam.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Fludiazepam has an pre-systemic (first-pass) metabolism accounts for 90%.

Elimination: it is metabolised via hepatic, plasma half-life is 10-30 hr, renal excretion is major 24 ± 3.1.

Indications

Fludiazepam is primarily indicated in conditions like Anxiety.

Contraindications

Fludiazepam is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.

Dosage

Fludiazepam's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
22.5 mg	22.5 mg	Every 24h	PO	At bed time.
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Fludiazepam are Nausea, Liver damage, Drowsiness, Drowsiness, Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia, Dizziness, Coma and death, Abdominal pain, CNS depression, Cerebral edema, Weakness .

Fludiazepam is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Drowsiness, Headache, Sedation , Slurred speech, Weakness.

Warnings / Precautions

Do not stop taking unless informed by your physician. Patients must be cautioned about performing tasks which require mental alertness (eg, operating machinery or driving).

Available Brands

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Single Ingredient

Tabs

0.25 mg

Storage Conditions

Fludiazepam should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.24.3 — Drugs used in anxiety and sleep disorders

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Fludiazepam in Pakistan:

Zafa