This drug belongs to tranquilizers. The main active ingredient is diazepam. It has an inhibitory effect on the central nervous system. To calm the psyche, relieve feelings of anxiety and fear, improve the process of falling asleep and sleeping, they take "Sibazon". Reviews are of a different nature, depending on the susceptibility to the drug of each individual person.
Indications
In the line of similar drugs, this drug has the best tolerance, so it is used to treat various nervous disorders and in combination for the treatment of many other diseases. The list of possible uses is very wide:
- Disorders of the nervous system of a different nature - neurosis, anxiety, fear, sleep disturbance, irritability, agitated state.
- Manifestation of withdrawal symptoms in alcoholism. Helps to neutralize the desire to drink another dose of alcohol and relieves hangovers.
- In the complex treatment of schizophrenia and other similar diseases associated with brain damageapplied "Sibazon". Reviews for a panic attack indicate that the medication quickly relieves symptoms.
- The presence of neuropsychiatric diseases manifested in the form of phobias, paranoid mania, hallucinations.
- May be used to relieve headaches caused by overexertion.
- For disorders and conditions associated with various pathologies of the spinal cord.
- The drug is used in the treatment of drug addiction. This substance eases the state of withdrawal from the withdrawal of any substances.
- When muscle spasms occur during epilepsy and tetanus.
- As an additional element that relaxes the muscles of the skeleton, in diseases such as arthritis, arthrosis, cerebral palsy.
- To relieve shock in the absence and presence of injuries.
Use in surgery and gynecology
Good reviews have "Sibazon" as a component of anesthesia or preparation for anesthesia. It is used in obstetrics for premature and difficult births for pain relief and stabilization of the condition. But at the same time, there are risks of complications in the child, breathing problems are possible. In gynecology, this medication is used to treat psychosomatic disorders associated with an irregular menstrual cycle or menopause.
Restrictions
Since Sibazon is a very powerful remedy, doctors' reviews and official instructions highlight a number of conditions in which the use of this drug is dangerous to he alth and life. Can't be acceptedmedium:
- People with hypersensitive immune systems. Substances introduced into the body can provoke an inadequate response of antibodies and other relevant cells.
- In acute kidney and liver diseases. In this case, the weak work of the organs cannot fully remove the medicine. This will contribute to intoxication and deterioration.
- Persons suffering from various forms of muscle diseases, including myasthenia gravis.
- In the form of uncontrolled use at home with various addictions. The combination with alcohol or drugs can have a serious effect on the functioning of the heart, brain and other vital organs. In the treatment of withdrawal syndrome, you must strictly follow the recommendations of a specialist.
- People with suicidal tendencies are not recommended to use Sibazon. Reviews and recommendations suggest that this drug can cause an exacerbation.
- For breathing problems. This medicine helps to relax all the muscles, including the respiratory ones. It also prevents the passage of signals from brain cells to the periphery. This can provoke an exacerbation of the disease.
- If you have glaucoma. If you apply Sibazon, reviews and studies indicate a greater likelihood of various complications.
- In diseases associated with disorders of muscle movements at the level of the brain and spinal cord. In such cases, the symptoms of the disease worsen sharply.
Prohibited use
In somecases, the use of the drug can have a serious risk to life and he alth. Among them:
- Use of this medicine in the first trimester of pregnancy can cause serious developmental abnormalities in the fetus.
- Pregnancy and Sibazon are incompatible. Instructions for use, reviews of doctors suggest that this medicine can be used during the period of bearing a child only if the importance of treatment is higher than the risk of violations of the child's condition.
- Use during lactation may cause depression of the baby's nervous system and liver and kidney function.
- With sleep apnea syndrome.
- Patients under the age of 6 months, the medication is taken only for individual purposes with mandatory observation in a hospital.
Unwanted drug effects
Good tolerance, when compared with similar drugs, has "Sibazon". Instructions for use, reviews recommend to obtain the best effect from the treatment to observe the patient's condition in dynamics and vary the dosage. But still, in some cases, side effects may appear, such as:
- Increased susceptibility to light.
- Blurred vision.
- Luminous and drowsy state.
- Fatigue.
- Disorder of spatial coordination.
- Weakened attention and reaction speed.
- Dulling the perception of the environment.
- Deterioration of short-term memory capacity.
- The occurrence of depressivestates.
- Possible fainting, loss of consciousness, pain in the head.
- In rare cases, Sibazon has the opposite effect. Patient reviews indicate a possible excitation of the body, unpredictable behavior, attacks of aggression. It is also possible to worsen sleep, the appearance of nightmares.
- This drug may worsen heart rate, cause bradycardia.
- There have been cases of a decrease in the level of leukocytes in the blood. This, in turn, weakens the immune system and there is a danger of various infections entering the body.
- Also, Sibazon does not always have a good effect on the digestive system. Feedback from people talk about the appearance of constipation, feelings of nausea.
- May cause dry mouth or excessive salivation when taking the drug.
- This drug also has an effect on the genitourinary system. So, urinary incontinence was noted, its increased retention in the bladder.
- May cause changes in libido.
- It is forbidden to take "Sibazon" for a long time. Reviews, instructions and recommendations of experts speak of the possibility of addiction.
- Allergies in the form of various rashes are possible.
Compatibility with other substances
With its action enhances the work of many medicines. Among them are painkillers, sleeping pills, antipsychotic drugs, substances that stimulate the psyche. In addition, the drug enhances the effect of alcoholic beverages.
With various pharmaceutical combinationsthe withdrawal of diazepam from the body slows down, which contributes to the inhibition of the functions of the central nervous system. With prolonged exposure of this nature, symptoms of poisoning may appear: dizziness, nausea, loss of consciousness.
Destination
The use of the drug should be under the strict supervision of a physician. The volume of a single and daily dose is determined based on the patient's condition, his age and the body's response to the drug. Available for intravenous and intramuscular injections "Sibazon" in ampoules. The reviews testify to the rapid and effective action of the drug in the presence of acute conditions. The remedy is also used in tablets, rarely in the form of rectal suppositories.
General recommendations for treatment with "Sibazon" relate to the smoothness of the beginning and end of the course. So, you should take the smallest dose, and then increase it until the best effect is achieved. After fixing the result, the amount of the drug should be gradually reduced, until it is completely abandoned. However, it should be noted that only a specialist can make any appointments. Pharmacies dispense the drug by prescription only.
It is also not recommended to take "Sibazon" for more than two months. Indications for use, reviews of experts recommend, if necessary, to continue treatment, take breaks between courses for at least three weeks.
Dosage
When treated with tablets, adults are advised to take up to three times a day from 5 to 15 mg at a time. So, with the release form of the drug in packs of 20 pieces, each weighing 5 milligrams, you need to use from one to threetablets per dose. As a sleeping pill, it is recommended to take the pill with water two hours after eating. The action starts within the hour.
For children, "Sibazon" is produced in dosages of 1 and 2 mg, the tablets are coated with a smooth shell. Take 1-5 milligrams at a time.
Also available in ampoules. Usually these are packages of 10 pieces, 2 ml each. The composition of the solution is diazepam 0.5%. To relieve acute conditions, "Sibazon" is administered intramuscularly and intravenously. Reviews: side effects, arousal, but in rare cases. Usually prescribed 10 mg 3 times a day.
With intravenous injections, relief occurs within 7 minutes. If the injection is made into the muscle, then the effect should be expected from 30 to 40 minutes. The duration of such treatment should not exceed ten days. After removing the acute condition, it is recommended to switch to the medicine in the form of tablets.
Pregnancy and lactation
It is not recommended to take "Sibazon" at an early stage of pregnancy, as this can lead to the development of pathologies in the child. If the drug was used in the process of labor pain relief, then this can lead to temporary muscle flaccidity, poor weight gain by the baby. And also, especially in premature babies, there are breathing difficulties, a decrease in body temperature.
If a woman wants to maintain lactation, and treatment cannot be interrupted, then she needs to replace this drug with an analogue. The fact is that in newborns and young childrenthe production of the necessary enzymes for the processing and removal of diazepam has not been formed. Therefore, when breastfeeding, even small doses of the drug will accumulate in the body and negatively affect the growth and development of the child.
Driving and other activities
This drug changes the speed of external information to the brain, as well as from nerve cells to the muscles. Thus, a decrease in the level of attention and reactions is possible. Therefore, the reception of "Sibazon" is contraindicated for persons who have to drive a vehicle. Restrictions also apply to patients engaged in other activities that require concentration and timely response.
Storage conditions
"Sibazon" should be stored at room temperature. Limit exposure to moisture and sunlight. The storage location must be out of the reach of children. Tablets for adults can be stored for 3 years, for children - 2 years, in liquid form, the product should be used within one year.
Copies of the drug and its substitutes
There are many drugs that have a similar or similar composition. Such medicines are called generics. As a rule, they have a common main active component and differ in auxiliary ones. These medicines are proven effective. In addition, they are often much cheaper than the original.
Such funds are: "Diazepam", "Valium", "Relanium", "Apaurin", "Seduxen", "Relium".
There are also drugs that are different in composition, but similar in action. They haveas part of another active ingredient. Among them are Alzolam, Alprazolam, Mezapam and others.
