Tranxene

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Tranxene T-Tab is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). This medicine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced and cause anxiety or seizures.

Tranxene T-Tab is used to treat anxiety disorders, partial seizures, or alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Tranxene T-Tab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

DOSAGE METHOD

TRANXENE T-TAB tablets are administered orally in divided doses. The usual daily dose is 30 mg. The dose should be adjusted gradually within the range of 15 to 60 mg daily in accordance with the response of the patient. In elderly or debilitated patients it is advisable to initiate treatment at a daily dose of 7.5 to 15 mg.

TRANXENE tablets may also be administered in a single dose daily at bedtime; the recommended initial dose is 15 mg. After the initial dose, the response of the patient may require adjustment of subsequent dosage. Lower doses may be indicated in the elderly patient. Drowsiness may occur at the initiation of treatment and with dosage increment.

For the symptomatic relief of acute alcohol withdrawal:

The following dosage schedule is recommended:

1st 24 hours

(Day 1)

30 mg initially; followed by

30 to 60 mg in divided doses

2nd 24 hours

(Day 2)

45 to 90 mg in divided doses

3rd 24 hours

(Day 3)

22.5 to 45 mg in divided doses

NEGATIVE EFFECTS

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior;

problems with urination; or

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

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