Diazewok 5mg Tablet
Wockhardt Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
14.24

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Short term anxiety Epilepsy Muscle spasms

COMPOSITION:
Diazepam (5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Diazewok 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Diazewok 5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Diazewok 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.Diazewok 5mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Diazewok 5mg Tablet should be gradual.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Diazewok 5mg Tablet can make you sleepy, forgetful, and have poor co-ordination. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Diazewok 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Diazewok 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment may be required if it is to be given for a long period

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Diazewok 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Diazepam   5mg

Uses of Diazewok Tablet
Diazewok 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of short term anxiety, epilepsy, muscle spasms and alcohol withdrawal.

How to use Diazewok Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Diazewok 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Diazewok Tablet works
Diazewok 5mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Memory impairment, Uncoordinated body movements, Dizziness, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Depression, Irritability, Slurred speech, Constipation.

Expert advice for Diazewok Tablet
If you are taking Diazewok for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Diazewok, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Diazewok is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Diazewok an opioid/ painkiller/ barbiturate/ sedative/ muscle relaxant?
Diazewok belongs to a class of medication called as benzodiazepine. It produces sedation and also causes muscle relaxation. It is not a barbiturate, and does not relieve pain

Q. Is Diazewok a sleeping pill?
Diazewok is used as sedative drug which induces sleep

Q. Is Diazewok a narcotic/controlled drug?
Diazewok is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor

Q. How long can I take Diazewok for?
It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor

Q. Can I take Diazewok for back pain/toothache/anxiety/hangover?
Diazewok is used in the treatment of short-term relief (2-4 weeks) of severe anxiety. It is not a pain-relieving medication, and cannot be used to relieve pain. It does not relieve hangover

Q. Does Diazewok help with opioid withdrawal?
Diazewok is used to induce sleep, control fits and other symptoms of withdrawal of opioids as well as other depressant drugs

Q. Does Diazewok cause weight gain/drowsiness/thins blood?
Drowsiness is the most common side effect of Diazewok. There is no evidence that it causes weight gain, or thinning of blood

Q. Does Diazewok show on blood test?
Yes, Diazewok can be detected in blood, as well as urine, even when it is taken at prescribed doses

Q. Does Diazewok make you high?
Diazewok is a benzodiazepine, which calms down the brain to relieve symptoms of brain hyperactivity. This effect may be perceived by some as pleasant, or ‘getting high'. Diazewok is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor.