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Posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 14, 2003, at 17:41:28
According to "Mosby's Drug Guide for Nurses", the benzodiazepine Centrax (prazepam) hits its peak at six hours after administration, and has a duration of "up to 48 hours". Has anyone tried Centrax who can verify this? I think I may have tried it in the past, but I'm not sure... it's all such a blur.
Posted by jlo820 on August 14, 2003, at 22:29:39
In reply to Centrax, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 14, 2003, at 17:41:28
Is this one available in the US? I can't find any information on it.
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 15, 2003, at 12:13:25
In reply to Re: Centrax, posted by jlo820 on August 14, 2003, at 22:29:39
According to this...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202084.html
...it's not available in the U.S. Oh, well.
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 15, 2003, at 12:19:20
In reply to Re: Centrax » jlo820, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 15, 2003, at 12:13:25
This is another benzo that I never hear anyone mention, though I know it's available in the U.S. It has the following pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic profile (which, other than the half-life, makes it seem quite similar to Ativan):
Absorbtion -- Well-absorbed
Distribution -- Widely distributed, crosses placenta
Metabolism -- Liver, extensively
Excretion -- Kidneys, breast milk
Half life -- 2 hr, 30-100 hr active metabolite
Onset -- Unknown
Peak -- 1-3 hours
Duration -- 3-6 hoursAnyone have any experience with this drug?
Posted by jlo820 on August 15, 2003, at 21:57:02
In reply to Re: Paxipam (halazepam), posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 15, 2003, at 12:19:20
You are right. I am wondering if there is something wrong with this med. I have never heard of it before you posted this. I hope somebody will respond that has info.
Posted by linkadge on August 17, 2003, at 12:26:31
In reply to Re: Centrax, posted by jlo820 on August 14, 2003, at 22:29:39
This is the end of the thread.
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