Erispan Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Erispan is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. It is a scheduled drug in the U.S., but is approved for use in Japan.
Erispan is a benzodiazepine derivative. It possesses anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties. Erispan accumulates primarily in the cortex and thalamus.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Erispan |
| Generic | Fludiazepam |
| Fludiazepam Other Names | Fludiazepam, Fludiazepamum |
| Weight | 0.25mg, |
| Type | Tablet |
| Formula | C16H12ClFN2O |
| Weight | Average: 302.731 Monoisotopic: 302.062218928 |
| Groups | Experimental, Illicit |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | Zafa Pharmaceutical Laboratories (pvt) Ltd, |
| Available Country | Pakistan, |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Used for the short-term treatment of anxiety disorders.
How Erispan works
Erispan has similar action to diazepam, but binds with four times more affinity to benzodiazepine receptors than diazepam.
Toxicity
Symptoms of overdose include drowsiness, weakness, nausea, dizziness, abdominal pain, cerebral oedema and renal tubular necrosis, hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia, liver damage, encephalopathy, coma and death.
Food Interaction
- Avoid alcohol.
- Avoid grapefruit products.
- Limit caffeine intake.
