Dizep Injection

Description

Dizep Injection is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of short-term anxiety. It can also be used to treat acute alcohol withdrawal, to relieve muscle spasm and as adjunctive therapy for seizures. This medicine relaxes the nerve cells and calms the brain. Dizep Injection is generally given by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on the severity of your condition and your doctor will decide it. Get the injection regularly to get the maximum benefits from it. The most common side effects of this medicine are confusion, drowsiness, fatigue, and withdrawal symptoms. If any of these side effects do not resolve on their own or get worse, let your doctor know. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain. A well-balanced diet and regular exercise can help to reduce extra weight. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

Introduction

In Treatment of Short term anxiety Dizep Injection reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Dizep Injection will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. In Treatment of Muscle spasm Dizep Injection effectively relieves muscle stiffness or spasm, thereby improving muscle movement. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous and it also has habit-forming potential. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life. In Treatment of Epilepsy Dizep Injection slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. In Treatment of Alcohol withdrawal Dizep Injection is a medicine used, along with social support and counseling, to help people recover from alcohol addiction and to avoid having the urge to drink alcohol again. Dizep Injection starts working from the very first dose and is a very safe and effective way of treating alcohol addiction.

Benefits

Dizep Injection is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dizep Injection. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Dizep Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Dizep Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Dizep Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Dizep Injection can make you sleepy, forgetful, and have poor co-ordination. This may affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Dizep Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dizep Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Dose adjustment may be required if it is to be given for a long period - Liver : CAUTION - Dizep Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dizep Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.