Dalmane

A benzodiazepine is Dalmane (flurazepam). Flurazepam alters brain chemicals that may be out of balance in those who experience insomnia.

Insomnia symptoms like trouble falling or staying asleep are treated with dalmane.

The use of Dalmane is not limited to those conditions detailed in this medication guide.

Health Benefits

Insomnia symptoms like trouble falling or staying asleep are treated with dalmane. Dalmane can help people feel more rested and productive during the day by enhancing sleep.


Additional Health Gains

Dalmane has been shown to have additional health advantages besides being used as a sleep aid. Dalmane was found in one study to lessen alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Dalmane was found to lessen the premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms in another study.

Side Effects

Dalmane frequently causes the following side effects:

Drowsiness

Headache

memory issues

nausea or diarrhoea

uncommon negative effects include:

Depression

Hallucinations

sluggish heartbeat

Having trouble urinating

Contact your doctor right away if you experience any of these side effects.

Dosages of Dalmane

Dalmane is typically taken once daily at bedtime orally at a dose of 30 mg. Contact your doctor right away if you experience any side effects.

Interactions

Your current medications and Dalmane may interact. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are taking. Never begin, stop, or alter your medication regimen without first consulting your doctor.

Mechanism of Action

Dalmane's precise mode of operation is unknown. It is believed to function by sedating the central nervous system and producing a calming effect.

Pharmacokinetics

Dalmane's pharmacokinetics have not been thoroughly investigated.

Pregnancy and Lactation

Pregnant women should use dalmane with caution. If Dalmane is excreted in breast milk is unknown. Therefore, nursing mothers should use it with caution.

Alternatives to Dalmane

Dalmane has a lot of substitutes available. Benzodiazepines include, among others:

Lorazepam, or Ativan

(Clonazepam) Klonopin

Alprazolam, the active ingredient in Xanax

There are numerous options available if you want to treat insomnia without using drugs. Some typical natural remedies for insomnia include:

CBT-I is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

calming strategies

Therapy to control stimuli

The best course of treatment for you should be discussed with your doctor.

Clinical Trials

Two clinical trials were used to assess Dalmane's effectiveness in treating insomnia. Dalmane was demonstrated to be successful in enhancing sleep in both trials.

Dalmane was found to shorten sleep latency (the amount of time it takes to fall asleep) and lengthen overall sleep in a study involving 33 patients with insomnia. After four weeks of Dalmane therapy, the mean sleep latency dropped from 30 minutes at baseline to 15 minutes. After four weeks of Dalmane treatment, the mean total sleep time increased from 4.5 hours at baseline to 7.3 hours.

In a different study involving 100 patients with insomnia, Dalmane was found to be superior to a placebo in terms of enhancing sleep. The average sleep latency was lower than the baseline value of 45 minutes.

Symptoms of an Overdose

Contact the poison control center or emergency room in your area right away if you believe you have overdosed on Dalmane. Overdose symptoms could include:

Drowsiness

Confusion

Unsteady speech

sluggish heartbeat

Having trouble breathing

Chemical Composition

A benzodiazepine is Dalmane (flurazepam). This is its chemical composition:

C15H10ClN3O2

How is it supplied?

For oral administration, Dalmane comes as a white, round, film-coated tablet. Flurazepam (30 mg) and the inactive substances cellulose, hydrogenated vegetable oil, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, starch, and titanium dioxide are all present in every tablet.