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Indications & Uses
Fluraz is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults: The usual dose is 30 mg at bedtime. For some patients, 15 mg may be sufficient. Elderly or debilitated patients: 15 mg is usually sufficient for a therapeutic response. Children: Not recommended. Hepatic and renal impairment: The dose may need to be reduced in patients with impaired liver or kidney function.
Side Effects
Dizziness, drowsiness, light-headedness, unsteadiness and loss of coordination (ataxia) have been reported, particularly in elderly or debilitated patients. Severe sedation, lethargy, disorientation and coma have also been reported.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Because the risk of oversedation, dizziness, confusion, or ataxia rises substantially with larger doses in elderly and debilitated patients, the dose in these patients should be limited to 15 mg. The usual precautions apply to severely depressed patients and to those showing any sign of latent depression, in particular recognising that suicidal tendencies may be present and that protective measures may be needed. The usual precautions should also be observed in patients with chronic pulmonary insufficiency.
Contraindications
Flurazepam should not be used in patients with a known allergy (hypersensitivity) to benzodiazepines or to any other ingredient in the capsule.