Bromazepam is an anxiolytic medication indicated to reduce anxiety and control mood changes in adults.
This medicine is manufactured by the Roche laboratory and may be sold under the brand name Lexotan in the form of 3 or 6 mg tablets or oral solution, always by medical indication.
Price
Each Lexotan package costs between 15 and 40 reais, depending on the quantity and location of purchase.
Indications
The drug is indicated for tension and anxiety and as a complement in the treatment of agitation associated with psychiatric illnesses such as mood disorder and schizophrenia. In addition, in high doses has sedative effect, and can help to sleep.
How to take
The use of Lexotan should only be made by doctor's appointment and the dose varies according to the patient's need. However, usually 1.5 to 3 mg is indicated up to 3 times daily.
In severe cases, mainly in the hospital context is indicated 6 to 12 mg, 2 or 3 times a day.
In addition, the maximum daily dose is 12 mg up to 3 times daily, but this dose is only used within the hospital as it may impair breathing.
Side effects
Using this medication can cause tiredness, drowsiness and muscle relaxation.
Contraindications
The use of this medication is contraindicated in case of allergy to any of the ingredients of the medicine, severe respiratory insufficiency, severe hepatic insufficiency, sleep apnea syndrome, pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
