Daytime tranquilizer 'Grandaxin'. Instructions for use

The drug "Grandaxin" instructions for use characterize as a medicine with a tranquilizing ability. After its application in patients, as a rule, tension decreases, anxiety decreases and fear disappears.

The manufacturer of the drug is EGIS Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hungary). In the pharmacy network, it comes in the form of tablets of 50 milligrams, the active substance in which is tofizopam. Tablets are packed in blisters of ten pieces, which in turn are packed in cardboard boxes. Each such box can contain from two to six blisters, plus instructions on how to take grandaxin.

The drug "Grandaxin", providing an anxiolytic, that is, a tranquilizing effect, is practically not accompanied by sedative or anticonvulsant action. It is a psycho-vegetative regulator that can eliminate many forms of autonomic disorders, in addition, its stimulating activity is moderate. Therefore, this tool can be attributed to daytime tranquilizers.

However, the drug "Grandaxin" refers to the list of B and without a doctor's prescription it can not be purchased. There are a number of diseases and mental states, when this drug is prescribed by the attending physician for therapeutic purposes.

So, the drug "Grandaxin" - application:

• Neurosis and neurosis-like condition, which can include emotional tension, anxiety, apathy and obsessive experiences;
• depression;
• Post-traumatic stress;
• Menopausal syndrome ;
• Premenstrual syndrome ;
• Cardiolgia;
• Abstinence syndrome with alcoholism.

The drug is taken internally.

The method of administration and dosage of taking GrandAxin preparation contains instructions for use.

The dosage regimen is set by the doctor, who takes into account the patient's condition, the form of the disease, and also the sensitivity to the drug. Usually adults are prescribed one or two tablets three times a day, but not more than three hundred milligrams. In the event that the patient suffers from a deficiency of renal function, it means that the daily dose of the drug should be halved.

To take the drug "Grandaxin" should be treated very carefully in order to avoid an overdose, which can be recognized by the following symptoms: the patient has confusion, an epileptic fit may occur accompanied by respiratory depression, coma cases are not uncommon.

In case of an overdose, immediately wash the stomach and ensure the reception of activated charcoal. Provide first aid to the victim immediately to the hospital. He may need artificial ventilation and the introduction of any medications.

If your doctor prescribes Grandaxin, the instructions for use should be well understood. Here are indicated and side effects of the drug, and contraindications to its use.

Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to any components of the drug;
• Conditions that are accompanied by depression, aggression or psychomotor agitation ;
• Respiratory decompensated failure;
• Pregnancy in the first trimester.

Side effects:

• Nausea, increased gas formation, the appearance of constipation, as well as worsening appetite and dryness in the oral cavity;
• Headaches and increased irritability, insomnia and confusion;
• Allergic reactions;
• Muscle tension and muscle pain.

Nevertheless, it should be noted that the drug "Grandaxin" (instructions for use contains information about it) does not have a significant effect on the ability to concentrate, so its use is allowed when driving vehicles and when working with mechanisms.