Quazepam

Drug #1916

Quazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Quazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems.

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Primary Characteristics

Molecular Weight: 386.8 · Non-proprietary name: Quazepam.

Pharmacokinetics

Distribution: Quazepam has a plasma protein binding is 95%.

Elimination: it is metabolised via Hepatic, plasma half-life is 39 hours.

Indications

Quazepam is primarily indicated in conditions like Insomnia.

Contraindications

Quazepam is contraindicated in conditions like Narrow-angle glaucoma, Hypersensitivity, Pregnancy.

Dosage

Quazepam's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
11.25 mg	11.25 mg	—	Oral
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

2 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Quazepam in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Chills , Agitation .

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Quazepam are Confusion , Slow heartbeat, Slurred speech, Shallow breathing, Drowsiness, Tremor, Muscle weakness.

Quazepam is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Drowsiness, Light headedness, Slurred speech, Unsteadiness .

Warnings / Precautions

Patients who have a condition known as sleep apnea should not use Quazepam. People who need to remain mentally alert such as those who are driving or operating dangerous machinery need to take Quazepam with caution as it may cause drowsiness.

Interference in Pathology

Quazepam may interfere in the diagnosis of Urinanalysis , Complete blood cell count.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Quazepam should be stored Tablet.

Drug Classification

1.24.3 — Drugs used in anxiety and sleep disorders