VOLCAN 2.5MG/20MG TAB - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Serious Side-Effects
9 Rare Side-Effects
10 Disease Interactions
11 Technical Classification
12 Available Alternatives
- 12.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
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Overview

VOLCAN 2.5MG/20MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

VOLCAN 2.5MG/20MG TAB is composed of: PROPRANOLOL (20.0 MG), DIAZEPAM (2.5 MG)

Propranolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Propranolol is used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack, and to reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches.

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine. It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Diazepam is used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. Diazepam is sometimes used with other medications to treat seizures.

Usage

PROPRANOLOL is generally used to treat: Stable Angina, Hypertension, Heart Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Migraine
PROPRANOLOL can address symptoms like: Chest Pain

DIAZEPAM is generally used to treat: Anxiety, Muscle Cramp
DIAZEPAM can address symptoms like: Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

VOLCAN 2.5MG/20MG TAB is generally taken Before Food.

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart, lung, liver or kidney disease, poor blood circulation, breathing problems, sugar, low blood sugar, overactive thyroid, increased eye pressure, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, or vision changes, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication.

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart or blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid gland, diabetes, seizures, drug abuse, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid alcohol consumption. It may affect blood sugar level; monitor sugar level regularly while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PROPRANOLOL over-dosage can result in: Irregular Heartbeat, Weakness (generalized), Dizziness, Fainting
DIAZEPAM over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Loss Of Balance, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

PROPRANOLOL : Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Fatigue (tiredness)
DIAZEPAM : Hives, Skin Rash, Legs Shaking, Loss Of Coordination, Chest Pain, Irregular Heartbeat, Palpitations (fluttering In Chest), Eyes Blurred Vision, Dizziness, Anxiety, Vomit, Constipation, Nausea, Pain With Urination, Difficulty Breathing, Frequent Urination

Serious Side-Effects

PROPRANOLOL : Heart Failure, Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Ankles Swelling, Fainting

Rare Side-Effects

PROPRANOLOL : Face Swelling, Body Itching, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

DIAZEPAM can interfere with: Glaucoma, Asphyxia Neonatorum, Respiratory Failure, Seizure, Shock, Myasthenia Gravis, Psychosis, Depression, Obesity

Technical Classification

PROPRANOLOL is categorized as:

GROUP II ANTIARRHYTHMICS / ANTIARRHYTHMIC AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS
NON-CARDIOSELECTIVE BETA BLOCKERS / BETA-ADRENERGIC BLOCKING AGENTS / CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

DIAZEPAM is categorized as: BENZODIAZEPINE ANTICONVULSANTS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

DIAZEPAX M 2MG/10MG TAB	INR 15.23 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 10.0 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.0 MG
DIPROP TAB	INR 14.42 for 10 TABLETS	DIAZEPAM , PROPRANOLOL
DIZEPAX 2.5MG/20MG TAB	INR 28 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 20.0 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.5 MG
DIZEPAX-M TAB	INR 7.5 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 10 MG, DIAZEPAM 2 MG
DIZERAL 2.5MG/20MG TAB	INR 30 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 20.0 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.5 MG
DIZERAL CPM TAB	INR 28 for 10 TABLETS	DIAZEPAM , PROPRANOLOL
DIZERAL M 2.5MG/20MG TAB	INR 24 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 20.0 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.5 MG
DIZERAL TAB	INR 16.5 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 20 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.5 MG
DIZERAL-M TAB	INR 24 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 20 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.5 MG
NEUREX 2.5MG/20MG TAB	INR 45.71 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 20.0 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.5 MG
NEUROPAX 2.5MG/20MG TAB	INR 20 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 20.0 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.5 MG
SYZIRAL 2.5MG/20MG TAB	INR 13.5 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 20.0 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.5 MG
TENEC 2.5MG/20MG TAB	INR 35 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 20.0 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.5 MG
TENSYN AZ 2.5MG/20MG TAB	INR 30.5 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 20.0 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.5 MG
TENSYN PLUS 2.5MG/20MG TAB	INR 28.5 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 20.0 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.5 MG
VOLCAN 2.5MG/20MG TAB	INR 15.9 for 10 TABLETS	PROPRANOLOL 20.0 MG, DIAZEPAM 2.5 MG