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Prazep is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression.
The correct dosage of Prazep depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Prazep can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Prazep go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Prazep has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Prazep related warnings talks about Prazep's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Prazep contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Prazep with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Prazep is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Prazep is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Prazep safe for pregnant women?
Prazep can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Prazep right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Prazep safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Prazep. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Prazep on the Kidneys?
Prazep may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Prazep on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Prazep. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Prazep only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Prazep on the Heart?
Information about safety of Prazep for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Prazep should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prazep unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Prazep habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Prazep cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Prazep. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Prazep is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Prazep has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Prazep
It is safe to take Prazep with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Prazep
Consumption of alcohol and Prazep together may have severe effects on your health.
Take Prazep as advised by your doctor. Do not take it longer than prescribed. Initially, a doctor prescribes this drug for a shorter duration and recommends his/her patient to follow- up/ re-visit to check for results. Taking this medicine longer than prescribed can lead to addiction because this is a habit-forming drug which can lead to drug dependency in patients.
Yes, Prazep is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, some side effects are observed at regular doses such as drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation and changes in libido. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Ideally Prazep can be taken with food or without food post evening because its absorption is not affected by food. However, you are recommended to take it as per a doctor's instructions.
No, Prazep is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. This is for your own good as it is a habit-forming drug and can lead to very unpleasant side effects.
Prazep is a brand name of diazepam. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used to provide relief to the patient from anxiety, insomnia associated with anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures. It is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, panic attacks, a sedative for minor surgery and to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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