Lormetazepam- (BNF)- Hynotics
Drug Name:
Lormetazepam- (BNF)- Hynotics
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Ref- BNF (British National Formulary- March 2015)
Indications-
Insomina
Adverse Reaction:
Side effects-
Drowsiness and lightheadedness the next day,
confusion and ataxia( especially in the elderly)
amesia may occur, dependence
Contra-Indications:
Contraindications-
respiratory depression , marked neuromuscular respiratory weakness
including unstable myasthenia gravis, acute pulmonary insufficiency
sleep apnoea syndrome, not for use alone or to treat depression
(or anxiety associated with depression ) or chronic psychosis
Cautions-
Hepatic impairment-
benzodiaepines can precipitate coma if used in hepatic impairment
Renal Impairment-
patients with renal impairment have increased cerebral sensitivity to
benzodiazepines , start with small doses in severe impairment
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Ref- BNF (British National Formulary- March 2015)
BRAND - LORMATAZEPAM
MANUFACTURER - NON-PROPRIETARY
Indications-
Insomina
Dose-
0.5 - 1.5mg at bed time
elderly or debilated - 500microgram at bed time
Child- not recommened