Prazepam
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders + 3 more
Treatment
20 Active Studies for Prazepam
Treatment for
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is Prazepam
Prazepam
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Prazepam is a type of medication in the benzodiazepine class used to treat anxiety disorders. It is classified as a Schedule IV drug in the United States.
Prazepam Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Prazepam
0
Effectiveness
How Prazepam Affects Patients
Prazepam is a type of drug that is used to reduce anxiety, treat seizures, and help with muscle relaxation. It belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines, which can be addictive if taken for too long or at high doses.
How Prazepam works in the body
Prazepam works by sending signals to the brain to block arousal in areas responsible for cortical and limbic activity. It does this by stimulating receptors that respond to GABA, a neurotransmitter with an inhibitory effect.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Prazepam is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, for example Anxiety Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Mental disorders. The amount of dosage is reliant upon the approach of delivery featured in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Muscle Relaxation
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Mental disorders
Therapeutic procedure
Warnings
Prazepam has six contraindications, thus it should not be taken when experiencing any of the situations listed in the table below.
Prazepam Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Liver Failure
Do Not Combine
Pregnancy Trimester, First
Do Not Combine
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Do Not Combine
Myasthenia Gravis
Do Not Combine
Respiratory Insufficiency
Do Not Combine
Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions
Do Not Combine
Prazepam may interact with Pulse Frequency
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Prazepam.
Common Prazepam Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Azelastine
Major
Prazepam may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Azelastine.
Ethanol
Major
Prazepam may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Ethanol.
Methadone
Major
Prazepam may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Methadone.
Oliceridine
Major
The risk or severity of hypotension, sedation, death, somnolence, and respiratory depression can be increased when Prazepam is combined with Oliceridine.
Sodium oxybate
Major
Prazepam may increase the central nervous system depressant (CNS depressant) activities of Sodium oxybate.
Prazepam Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Overdosing on Diclofenac can cause sleepiness, confusion, and loss of consciousness. It is important to monitor the patient's breathing rate, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Prazepam Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Prazepam?
396 active studies are in progress to examine the potential of Prazepam in alleviating Anxiety Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Mental afflictions.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
181 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 1
Therapeutic procedure
0 Actively Recruiting
Muscle Relaxation
0 Actively Recruiting
Mental disorders
10 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1, Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Not Applicable
Anxiety
0 Actively Recruiting
Anxiety Disorders
53 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 4, Phase 3, Early Phase 1
Prazepam Reviews: What are patients saying about Prazepam?
5
Patient Review
1/15/2019
Prazepam for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
5
Patient Review
4/5/2022
Prazepam for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
5
Patient Review
1/15/2019
Prazepam for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
5
Patient Review
4/5/2022
Prazepam for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
5
Patient Review
1/15/2019
Prazepam for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
5
Patient Review
4/5/2022
Prazepam for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
5
Patient Review
7/18/2022
Prazepam for Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder, Adjunct Treatment
5
Patient Review
8/21/2020
Prazepam for Anxious
5
Patient Review
8/21/2020
Prazepam for Anxious
5
Patient Review
7/18/2022
Prazepam for Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder, Adjunct Treatment
5
Patient Review
8/21/2020
Prazepam for Anxious
5
Patient Review
7/18/2022
Prazepam for Mania associated with Bipolar Disorder, Adjunct Treatment
4.3
Patient Review
10/8/2019
Prazepam for Anxious
4.3
Patient Review
5/12/2019
Prazepam for Anxious
4.3
Patient Review
5/12/2019
Prazepam for Anxious
4.3
Patient Review
5/12/2019
Prazepam for Anxious
4.3
Patient Review
10/8/2019
Prazepam for Anxious
4.3
Patient Review
10/8/2019
Prazepam for Anxious
4
Patient Review
6/5/2022
Prazepam for Anxious
4
Patient Review
6/5/2022
Prazepam for Anxious
4
Patient Review
6/5/2022
Prazepam for Anxious
3.3
Patient Review
4/7/2019
Prazepam for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
3.3
Patient Review
4/7/2019
Prazepam for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
3.3
Patient Review
4/7/2019
Prazepam for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
2.7
Patient Review
5/18/2022
Prazepam for Anxious
2.7
Patient Review
5/18/2022
Prazepam for Anxious
2.7
Patient Review
5/18/2022
Prazepam for Anxious
2.3
Patient Review
4/19/2022
Prazepam for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
2.3
Patient Review
4/19/2022
Prazepam for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
2.3
Patient Review
6/27/2022
Prazepam for Delirium
2.3
Patient Review
6/27/2022
Prazepam for Delirium
2.3
Patient Review
4/19/2022
Prazepam for Chronic Trouble Sleeping
2.3
Patient Review
6/27/2022
Prazepam for Delirium
1.3
Patient Review
1/9/2021
Prazepam for Anxious
1.3
Patient Review
1/9/2021
Prazepam for Anxious
1.3
Patient Review
1/9/2021
Prazepam for Anxious
1
Patient Review
4/18/2019
Prazepam for Anxious
1
Patient Review
2/6/2019
Prazepam for Anxious
1
Patient Review
2/6/2019
Prazepam for Anxious
1
Patient Review
4/18/2019
Prazepam for Anxious
1
Patient Review
2/6/2019
Prazepam for Anxious
1
Patient Review
4/18/2019
Prazepam for Anxious
Patient Q&A Section about prazepam
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is prazepam available in the US?
"The therapeutic effects of prazepam are due to N-desmethyl-diazepam, which is its prodrug. Prazepam is no longer available in the United States."
Answered by AI
What are the side effects of prazepam?
"Gastrointestinal : To large a dose may cause nausea and vomiting.
What are the most common side effects of Prazepam?
The most common side effects of Prazepam are clumsiness or sleepiness. Other side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, muscle incoordination, fatigue, confusion, faintness, talkativeness, restlessness, anxiety, excitement, trembling, muscle spasms, sleeping problems and nightmares."
Answered by AI
Is prazepam the same as diazepam?
"Prazepam shares the same pharmacological properties as diazepam, with the exception of a longer lasting effect. It is indicated for the same purposes as diazepam. The most common synonym for prazepam is centrax."
Answered by AI