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From the originators of the benzodiazepine molecule…a new anxiolytic standard. Introducing Lectopam a precision anxiolytic. 'Lectopam' - A new molecular structure. 'Lectopam' is a novel pyridyl benzodiazepine which possesses a desirable combination of potent anxiolytic activity with a reduced potential for excessive sedation. 'Lectopam' - a new standard of efficacy. Numerous studies worldwide have confirmed the efficacy of 'Lectopam' in comparative studies with oxazepam, lorazepam, diazepam, chlordiazepoxide and placebo. Compared to oxazepam. Clinical studies have found Lectopam to be equal or superior to oxazepam in the management of anxiety. In one study, patients who showed improvement with Lectopam deteriorated when crossed over to oxazepam. Conversely, patients who showed initial improvement with oxazepam experienced additional improvedment when crossed over to Lectopam. Comapred to lorazepam. Double-blind studies in patients with anxiety neurosis have demonstrated Lectopam to be equal or superior to lrazepam. Lectopam was also felt to be better tolerated than lorazepam. Lectopam - A new standard in the ratio of anxioltyic to sedative effect. "The practitioner has been provided with an excellent…and well-tolerate psychotropic agent (Lectopam) with only minimal side effects." "We have found that anxiety neurosis is a specific indication of this new benzodiazepine derivative (Lectopam)." Lectopam - A different pharmacokinetic profile. Rapid and complete absorption attained in 104 hours (average 2 hours) other agents may require up to 6 hours. A relatively short serum elimination half-life of 12 hours. Steady state is reached rapidly, generally within 2-3 days. Unpredicted accumulation is not observed after repeated dosing. Patient instructions. Patients prescribed Lectopam or any other anxiolytic should be advised against concurrent use of alcohol or other CNS depressant drugs and to avoid activities such as driving and operating dangerous machinery until any CNS effects are suitably assessed. Other considerations. Lectopam and other anxiolytics are not indicated for the anxieties of normal living but only when anxiety neurosis is found to interfere with the patient's ability to function. Long term treatment without frequent follow-up is not advised. Any anxiolytic should be gradually, and not abruptly discontinued. Anxiety selective Lectopam a precision anxiolytic. |
