Proptric D 2.5mg/20mg Tablet

Short Description

Proptric D 2.5mg/20mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorder. It calms the brain by relaxing the nerve cells.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Proptric D 2.5mg/20mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as it has high habit-forming potential. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as this may reduce its effectiveness.

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. Proptric D 2.5mg/20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Side Effects

confusion memory impairment slow heart rate tiredness and nightmare

Alcohol Warning

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as this may reduce its effectiveness.

Breastfeeding Warning

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Proptric D 2.5mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diazepam and Propranolol. Diazepam 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 brain. Propranolol is a beta blocker which blocks the action of certain chemical messengers on the heart and blood vessels. This reduces heart rate, blood pressure, and strain on the heart.

Proptric D 2.5mg/20mg Tablet is used for the treatment of anxiety. It can take a week or two after starting this treatment before the effect begins to build up and 4-6 weeks before you feel the full benefit. Do not stop taking it after a week or two feeling it is not helping. Do not stop taking Proptric D 2.5mg/20mg Tablet unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping treatment suddenly can cause problems and your doctor will probably want you to reduce your dose gradually. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall. If you are due to have an operation or dental treatment it is important to tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking this medicine. Try to keep your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.