Leaflet CALMPOSE 10mg / 2ml solution for injection
Indicated for: anxiety; epilepsy; muscle spasms
Route of administration: injectable
Substance: diazepam (benzodiazepine)
ATC: N05BA01 (Nervous system | Anxiolytics | Benzodiazepine derivatives)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Diazepam is a medication from the benzodiazepine class used to treat anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, seizures, and for sedation before medical procedures. It works by enhancing the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that reduces excessive brain activity, producing calming, muscle-relaxing, and anticonvulsant effects.
It is available in the form of tablets, oral solution, injectable solution, or rectal suppositories. Diazepam is intended for short-term use, as prolonged use can lead to dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal syndrome.
Side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, muscle weakness, confusion, coordination problems, and, rarely, paradoxical reactions (agitation, irritability). It is contraindicated in patients with severe respiratory insufficiency, sleep apnea, severe liver failure, or substance dependence.
Diazepam should be used as prescribed by a doctor, and discontinuation should be done gradually to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
General data about CALMPOSE 10mg / 2ml
- Substance: diazepam
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2013
- Product code: W44100001
- Concentration: 10mg / 2ml
- Pharmaceutical form: solution for injection
- Quantity: 100
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Prescription status: TAB3 - Medicines dispensed with a special medical prescription for psychotropic substances, green in color.
Pharmaceutical forms available for diazepam
Concentrations available for diazepam
- 10mg
- 10mg/2.5ml
- 10mg/2ml
- 2mg
- 5mg/2.5ml
- 5mg/ml