Centrax

Centrax Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Centrax is a benzodiazepine that is used in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It is a schedule IV drug in the U.S.

Centrax is a benzodiazepine derivative with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant activity. Benzodiazepines may be habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence), especially when taken for a long time or in high doses.

Table Of contents

• Centrax
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	Centrax
Generic	Prazepam
Prazepam Other Names	Prazepam, Prazepamum
Type
Formula	C19H17ClN2O
Weight	Average: 324.804 Monoisotopic: 324.102940883
Groups	Approved, Illicit
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Centrax is a benzodiazepine used to manage more severe forms of anxiety disorders.

For the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Centrax is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Muscle Relaxation

How Centrax works

Centrax is believed to stimulate GABA receptors in the ascending reticular activating system. Since GABA is inhibitory, receptor stimulation increases inhibition and blocks both cortical and limbic arousal following stimulation of the brain stem reticular formation.

Toxicity

Symptoms of overdose include somnolence, confusion, coma, and diminished reflexes. Respiration, pulse and blood pressure should be monitored.

Food Interaction

• Avoid alcohol.
• Avoid grapefruit products.
• Limit caffeine intake.
• Take with food.

Half Life

36-200 hours

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