Clobazam
Sympazan is a brand-name benzodiazepine medication available as an oral film formulation. It is primarily prescribed for the treatment of anxiety disorders and provides short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. The medication may also be used to manage symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal.
Sympazan is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2102708
- Generic
- Sympazan
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Sympazan is used to treat anxiety disorders and provide short-term relief of anxiety symptoms. It is also prescribed for the management of acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
As a benzodiazepine, Sympazan enhances the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that reduces brain activity, resulting in calming effects, reduced anxiety, and sedation.
Sympazan carries a risk of dependence and should only be used short-term. It may cause drowsiness and impaired coordination; patients should avoid driving or operating machinery until they know how the medication affects them. Alcohol should be avoided during treatment. The medication should not be discontinued abruptly as withdrawal symptoms may occur. Always take exactly as prescribed by a healthcare provider.
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