Brand Name
Gen-Bromazepam
Common Name
bromazepam
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02192705 | GEN-BROMAZEPAM 1.5MG TABLET |
| 02192713 | GEN-BROMAZEPAM 3MG TABLET |
| 02192721 | GEN-BROMAZEPAM 6MG TABLET |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Bromazepam belongs to the class of mediations called benzodiazepines. Bromazepam is used for the short-term relief of symptoms of excessive anxiety. It works to reduce anxiety by affecting certain substances in the brain, called neurotransmitters.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended adult dose of bromazepam ranges from 3 mg to 30 mg daily in divided doses. To avoid excessive sedation or motor impairment, it is important that the dose be adjusted to a person's specific needs. In general, seniors are more sensitive to benzodiazepines and usually require lower doses.
The length of treatment should not exceed one week unless, after that period of time, your doctor recommends otherwise. Bromazepam is normally used for a short period of time or as an "as required" medication. It may be habit forming when taken for long periods of time. If you have been taking this medication regularly for a long period of time (i.e., longer than a month), do not stop taking bromazepam without first speaking to your doctor. When stopping this medication, the dose should be reduced gradually to avoid withdrawal effects.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Store at room temperature in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
1.5 mg
Each white, round, flat bevelled-edge tablet, with "B" bisect and "1.5" on one side and "G" on the other, contains bromazepam 1.5 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, starch and talc.
3 mg
Each pink, round, flat bevelled-edge tablet, with "B" bisect and "3" on one side and "G" on the other, contains bromazepam 3 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: lactose, lake blend red, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, starch and talc.
6 mg
Each pale green, round, flat, 9 mm bevelled-edge tablet, with "B" bisect and "6" on one side and "G" on the other, contains bromazepam 6 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, iron oxide, lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, starch and talc.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Bromazepam should not be taken by anyone who:
- has an allergy to bromazepam or any other benzodiazepines
- has an allergy to any ingredients of the medication
- has myasthenia gravis
- has severe liver disease
- has severe breathing difficulties
- has sleep apnea
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