Benzosed 1mg Injection
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Product introduction
Benzosed 1mg Injection is used as a sedative or for conscious sedation before diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. It relieves anxiety and muscle tensions, thus making the person comfortable before investigations or minor surgical or dental procedures.
Benzosed 1mg Injection can be used for sedation in intensive care units and to obtain anesthesia in elderly people before undergoing any surgical procedure. This medicine is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It may be administered by intravenous injection (injection into a vein) or by intravenous infusion (given by a drip into a vein).
The most common side effects of this medicine include hiccup, nausea, vomiting, cough, sedation, headache, drowsiness, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, and redness). You should not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
Benzosed 1mg Injection can be used for sedation in intensive care units and to obtain anesthesia in elderly people before undergoing any surgical procedure. This medicine is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It may be administered by intravenous injection (injection into a vein) or by intravenous infusion (given by a drip into a vein).
The most common side effects of this medicine include hiccup, nausea, vomiting, cough, sedation, headache, drowsiness, and injection site reactions (pain, swelling, and redness). You should not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
Uses of Benzosed Injection
Benefits of Benzosed Injection
In Conscious sedation during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
Benzosed 1mg Injection is an anesthetic agent. It is used before medical procedures and surgery to cause drowsiness, relieve anxiety, and prevent any memory of the event. It is also sometimes given as part of the anesthesia during surgery to produce a loss of consciousness.This helps to carry out surgical procedures or diagnostic procedures without causing pain or discomfort to the patient. It is given as an injection by a specialist doctor called anesthetist in a hospital setup.
Side effects of Benzosed Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Benzosed
- Hiccup
- Nausea
- Cough
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Sedation
- Vomiting
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Benzosed Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Benzosed Injection works
Benzosed 1mg Injection is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Benzosed 1mg Injection may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Benzosed 1mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Benzosed 1mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Benzosed 1mg Injection should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Benzosed 1mg Injection should be gradual.
Benzosed 1mg Injection should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Benzosed 1mg Injection should be gradual.
Driving
UNSAFE
Benzosed 1mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Benzosed 1mg Injection may make the patient sleepy, forgetful or affect their concentration or coordination. This may affect their ability to drive.
Benzosed 1mg Injection may make the patient sleepy, forgetful or affect their concentration or coordination. This may affect their ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Benzosed 1mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Benzosed 1mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Benzosed 1mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Benzosed Injection?
If you miss a dose of Benzosed 1mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepines Derivative
Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Benzodiazepines
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Benzosed 1mg Injection safe?
Benzosed 1mg Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Is Benzosed 1mg Injection a controlled substance?
Yes, Benzosed 1mg Injection is a controlled substance
Is Benzosed 1mg Injection a sedative?
Yes, Benzosed 1mg Injection a sedative medication used before and during diagnostic or surgical procedures either in combination with or without local anesthesia
Is Benzosed 1mg Injection a benzodiazepine?
Yes, Benzosed 1mg Injection belongs to benzodiazepine class of sedative medication
Does Benzosed 1mg Injection have analgesic properties?
No, Benzosed 1mg Injection does not have any analgesic properties. It is used as a central nervous system depressant that slows brain activity, causes relaxation and induces sleep (anesthetic)
Does Benzosed 1mg Injection cause retrograde amnesia?
Yes, Benzosed 1mg Injection causes retrograde amnesia (short term loss of memory)
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Address: Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Registered Office: , 'Commerce House - 1', Satya Marg, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad-380 054. Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India
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