dpm injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is dpm injection used for?
Alzepam (Diazepam) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Diazepam (NA), which Enhances GABA-A receptor activity by increasing frequency of chloride channel op. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Diazepam
- Manufacturer: Arrow Pharma
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ dpm injection Uses & Benefits
Anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal, muscle spasms, seizure disorders, preoperative sedation.
Off-label uses: Panic disorder, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, spasticity in multiple sclerosis.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Diazepam |
| Brand Name | Alzepam |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Pharma |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Benzodiazepines |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF) in a dry place, protect from light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Enhances GABA-A receptor activity by increasing frequency of chloride channel opening.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take dpm injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of dpm injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Ataxia
- Slurred speech
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Respiratory depression
- Paradoxical reactions (agitation, aggression)
- Dependence
- Withdrawal seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Jaundice
- Blood dyscrasias
- Anaphylaxis
- Hypotension
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Major | Increased sedation and respiratory depression |
| Opioids | Major | Additive CNS depression, risk of respiratory depression |
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased diazepam levels due to CYP3A4 inhibition |
| Omeprazole | Major | Increased diazepam levels due to CYP2C19 inhibition |
| Rifampin | Moderate | Decreased diazepam levels due to enzyme induction |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | May prolong half-life of diazepam |
| Antacids | Minor | May delay absorption |
| Cimetidine | Minor | May increase diazepam levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CNS depressants (alcohol, opioids, barbiturates)
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, ritonavir)
- CYP2C19 inhibitors (omeprazole, fluvoxamine)
โก Moderate Interactions
- CYP3A4 inducers (rifampin, carbamazepine)
- CYP2C19 inducers (rifampin)
- Oral contraceptives
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Antacids
- Cimetidine
- Disulfiram
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase absorption; food delays absorption.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Additive CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, severe respiratory insufficiency, sleep apnea, myasthenia gravis, narrow-angle glaucoma.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
CNS depression, respiratory rate, blood pressure, liver function tests, signs of dependence.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; avoid or monitor infant for sedation.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; flumazenil as antidote (use with caution in benzodiazepine-dependent patients).
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
๐ Substitutes for dpm injection
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Diazepam (NA)):
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dizep injectionInd Swift Laboratories Ltd โน4.10 63.6% CHEAPER
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dpm tabletArrow Pharma โน45.00 300% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.