Yogazam 10 mg Tablet

Composition of Yogazam 10 mg Tablet

Yogazam 10 mg Tablet contains Diazepam 10 mg. It belongs to the Benzodiazepine class of medicines.

Uses of Yogazam 10 mg Tablet

• Management of anxiety disorders (short-term)
• acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms
• muscle spasm/spasticity
• status epilepticus and acute seizure control
• premedication for procedures (sedation) as prescribed

Key benefits

• Relieves acute anxiety
• Provides muscle relaxation in spasms/spasticity
• Controls acute seizures/status epilepticus
• Helps manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms
• Provides pre-procedure sedation as prescribed

How Yogazam 10 mg Tablet works

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, by increasing GABA-A receptor activity. This produces anxiolytic, sedative, muscle relaxant and anticonvulsant effects.

How to take Yogazam 10 mg Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Yogazam 10 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Yogazam are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• fatigue
• muscle weakness
• impaired coordination/ataxia
• confusion
• memory problems
• slurred speech

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Yogazam 10 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only benzodiazepine. May cause sedation, impaired driving/operating machinery and risk of falls (especially elderly). Risk of dependence, tolerance and withdrawal—avoid long-term use and do not stop abruptly. Use with caution in liver disease, respiratory disease (COPD/sleep apnoea), depression/suicidal risk, myasthenia gravis, and in elderly. Concomitant use with opioids, alcohol or other CNS depressants can cause profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma or death.

Do not take Yogazam if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe breathing problems, sleep apnoea, or severe liver disease. Not for anyone with a history of dependence, except under specialist supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and other CNS depressants (opioids, sedating antihistamines, antipsychotics) increase sedation/respiratory depression; CYP3A4/2C19 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, fluconazole, erythromycin, cimetidine, omeprazole, isoniazid) may increase levels; CYP inducers (e.g., rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin) may reduce effect; additive effects with other benzodiazepines/sedatives

How to store Yogazam 10 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Yogazam 10 mg Tablet

Use it for the shortest course, and ask your doctor about talking therapy and sleep routine, which work without dependence. Take it only at bedtime if it is for sleep, and allow a full night before driving. Never share these medicines, and keep them secured.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

Anxiolytic / Sedative / Muscle relaxant / Anticonvulsant

Drug class:

Benzodiazepine