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Indications & Uses
Pharmacology
Diazepam binds to a specific site on the GABA receptor and boosts the effect of GABA, which works by opening chloride ion channels into cells. Taken by mouth, diazepam is absorbed rapidly and completely, with plasma levels peaking within 15-90 minutes. Its average plasma half-life is 30 hours, and it is 98-99% bound to plasma proteins. The liver metabolizes diazepam, and only traces of the unchanged drug appear in urine; a very small portion of its metabolites passes through the bile into the intestine and leaves the body in the feces. Given rectally as a suppository, diazepam is also well absorbed, with plasma levels peaking within 1.5-2 hours.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Oral use for anxiety: 2 mg three times a day, increased if necessary up to 15 to 30 mg daily in divided doses. Elderly or debilitated patients should be given half the usual adult dose. For insomnia linked with anxiety: 5 to 15 mg at bedtime. For night terrors and sleepwalking in children: 1 to 5 mg at bedtime.
Injection, given into a large vein at a rate below 5 mg per minute: for severe acute anxiety, control of acute panic attacks, and acute alcohol withdrawal, 10 mg, which may be repeated if necessary after not less than 4 hours. For febrile convulsion in children: a slow intravenous dose of 250 mcg per kg.
Rectal use in children: a dose of 500 mcg per kg, up to a maximum of 10 mg, repeated if necessary.
Nasal spray: the recommended dose of Diazepam nasal spray is 0.2 mg per kg or 0.3 mg per kg, depending on the patient's age and weight. A second dose, if needed, may be given at least 4 hours after the first. No more than 2 doses should be used to treat a single episode. Diazepam nasal spray should be used to treat no more than one episode every five days and no more than five episodes per month.
Side Effects
Selium is generally well tolerated. At higher doses, it may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, and impaired coordination.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Selium should be used cautiously in respiratory disease, muscle weakness, a history of drug or alcohol abuse, and hepatic or renal impairment. Prolonged use and sudden withdrawal should be avoided.
Contraindications
Diazepam should not be used by people with myasthenia gravis, poor lung function, respiratory depression, or a known hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Diazepam and its breakdown products (metabolites) can cross the placenta and are also excreted into breast milk. For this reason, it's best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding unless there's no suitable alternative. It falls under US FDA pregnancy category D.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
Diazepam overdose can cause sedation, muscle weakness, profound sleep, or paradoxical excitation. In more severe cases a person may develop ataxia, hypotonia, hypotension and respiratory depression. Coma and death can occur, though rarely.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Diazepam in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 25˚C, and protect it from light.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Tensonil 5 mg
What is Tensonil 5 mg Tablet?
Tensonil 5 mg Tablet is a medicine that contains Diazepam. It is made by Pharmaco International Ltd. It belongs to the Benzodiazepine sedatives group of medicines.
What is Tensonil used for?
Tensonil is used for: Epilepsy, Anxiety, Insomnia.
What are the side effects of Tensonil?
Selium is generally well tolerated. At higher doses, it may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, and impaired coordination.
Can I take Tensonil during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Diazepam and its breakdown products (metabolites) can cross the placenta and are also excreted into breast milk. For this reason, it's best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding unless there's no suitable alternative. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Tensonil?
Diazepam overdose can cause sedation, muscle weakness, profound sleep, or paradoxical excitation. In more severe cases a person may develop ataxia, hypotonia, hypotension and respiratory depression. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Tensonil?
Keep Diazepam in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 25˚C, and protect it from light.
Can I take other medicines with Tensonil?
Some medicines can interact with Diazepam, for example: Armodafinil, Sertraline Hydrochloride, Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Triprolidine, Esomeprazole, Mirtazapine, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride + Dutasteride. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Tensonil?
Tensonil is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.