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Sunday, 25 February 2007

Calmpose injection

Calmpose injection im or iv


COMPOSITION:


Each ampoule of 2 mL contains:Diazepam 10 mg
Benzyl Alcohol 1,5% v/v (as preservative)
Benzoic Acid 0,035% m/v
Sodium Benzoate 0,38% m/v



Mechanism of Action

Diazepam a benzodiazepine, acts as depressant of the central nervous system (CNS), producing all levels of CNS depression from mild sedation to hypnosis to coma depending on dose.



INDICATIONS:

Calmpose Injection is indicated:
Treatment of anxiety and tension states in various psycho-reactive disorders.
As anti-convulsant in the control of status epilepticus.
As adjunctive therapy for the relief of skeletal muscle spasm or tetanus.
As an adjuvant in pre-medication before surgery or in the control of alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
Calmpose is only indicated when the disorder is severe, disabling or subjecting the individual to extreme stress.


My Nurses Notes