Grandaxin (tofisopam) tablets 50mg

Symptoms for use Grandaxin:

• nervous system disorders
• neuroses
• depression
• stress

These conditions are very common nowadays. Grandaxin is one of the most effective anxiolytics (tranquilizers). However, despite the effectiveness of the medication, only doctor must prescribe the dosage and duration of administration.

The drug has another name – Tofisopam. It is a day tranquilizer of benzodiazepine group.

Indications for use Tofisopam:

• anxiety
• paranoia
• irritable weakness
• a variety of disorders of the internal organs and body systems that are a result of abnormalities of the autonomic nervous system, developing on neurotic basis.

The drug does not have a pronounced sedative (calming) property, it is not conducive to a relaxation of skeletal muscles. It is often prescribed to people who are diagnosed with diseases that are accompanied by muscle weakness. There are no anticonvulsant properties, but in some cases, during taking the drug, seizures on the contrary strengthen. It is for this reason alone that the medication can not be self administered.

Many sedatives increase the effect of alcohol in the blood, cause physical and psychological dependence. If the recommended dosage is used as prescribed, there are no such side effects after taking Grandaxin. But it is important to remember, if the medication is used for an extended period of time, the dependence can still develop, so doctors recommend taking the drug intermittently.

Today there are many drugs, that have a good anxiolytic effect. However, there are few daytime tranquilizers among them. Grandaxin is one of the best medications presently.

Tofisopam reduces the display of psycho-emotional stress, therefore, it is prescribed to people with neurotic and neurosis-like conditions, arising as a result of the brain process disorders or various diseases. In addition, the drug greatly helps people suffering from vegetative-vascular pathologies. In some cases, if a person is in a state of deep depression, doctors recommend Tofisopam. But more often it is prescribed for depressive states in combination with other drugs. The drug will help to quickly restore the inner state of those patients who have experienced severe stress situations, who find it difficult to adapt and are returning to normal life. Apathy will change to activity.

Grandaxin is prescribed to chronic severe alcoholics. It is known that the effects of long-term use of alcohol are expressed in the form of deep depression, anxiety, guilt, various disorders of the internal organs, the circulatory system.

Grandaxin will get rid of these symptoms and help the body to recover.

Contraindications:

• irritability
• aggressiveness
• suicidal state
• disorders of the respiratory system
• the first trimester of pregnancy
• lactation
• individual intolerance to drug components
• epilepsy.

The drug is given to patients with epilepsy, but with caution, after researching the history of the disease and diagnosis of the patient’s general condition. Epilepsy attacks are accompanied by convulsions, so not to intensify them, patients with epilepsy should take the pills Grandaxin only with doctor’s permission.

The lesser dosage is prescribed by medical specialists to patients with diseases of the kidneys, liver and respiratory system. Despite the fact that the drug has no sedative effect and does not affect the concentration of attention, it is not allowed to take it while driving, like any tranquilizer. Grandaxin successfully treats tobacco dependence, when prescribed to heavy smokers.

Side effects:

Various disorders may develop when taking the medication at high doses or for a prolonged period of time. Side effects are manifested in the CNS: a person has often headaches, disturbed sleep, people become aggressive and irritable, agitated. In some cases, there is confusion observed with patients. Seizures in people suffering from epilepsy become more frequent.

When speaking of gastrointestinal tract, side effects are manifested as suppression of appetite, constipation, bloating, nausea, dry mouth, and sometimes vomiting.

Some patients experience allergic reaction – skin rash, itching, burning, redness of areas of skin.

In regards to the musculoskeletal system, muscle tone and pain in the joints may appear.