What is use of Lexotanil 3mg?
Lexotan is used for anxiety, tension or agitation. Anxiety or tension associated with the normal stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with medicines.
What is the generic name of Lexotan?
Bromazepam
| Clinical data | |
|---|---|
| Trade names | Lexotan, Lexotanil, others |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Micromedex Detailed Consumer Information |
| Pregnancy category | D (USA) |
| Routes of administration | Oral (tablets) |
How long does bromazepam take to work?
Its effects can be felt within two to three hours of ingestion and could last for anywhere between eight and twelve hours, depending on your physiology. Because bromazepam is addictive, it’s recommended never to be used for longer than six weeks.
How often can you take bromazepam?
The recommended starting dose of bromazepam for adults ranges from 6 mg to 18 mg daily, in divided doses. Your doctor may have you gradually increase the dose, based on how well it works and the side effects you experience. Generally, the maximum adult dose of bromazepam is 30 mg daily in divided doses.
Does Lexotanil lower blood pressure?
One group of 68 hypertensive patients receiving 9 mg bromazepam daily showed a mean reduction in blood pressure by 14.4% systolic and 12.7% diastolic at rest, and during exercise by 7.5% systolic and 6.8% diastolic. The heart remained practically unchanged.
Is Lexotan good for anxiety?
Lexotan contains a medicine called bromazepam. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘benzodiazepines’. Lexotan is used for severe anxiety (very strong fear or deep worry that can affect feelings, mood, behaviour and thinking patterns). Lexotan will be prescribed for as short a time as possible.
Is Lexotan a sleeping tablet?
At low doses, Lexotan selectively reduces tension and anxiety. At high doses, sedative and muscle-relaxant properties appear. Its active ingredient is bromazepam. Each 3 mg tablet contains 3 mg bromazepam and each 6 mg tablet contains 6 mg bromazepam.
Does Lexotanil affect the heart?