It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Tavor before taking it.
What is Tavor
Tavor is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Tavor affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Tavor is used to treat anxiety disorders. Tavor may also be used for other purposes not listed in Tavor guide.
Tavor side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
confusion, depressed mood, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself;
hyperactivity, agitation, hostility;
hallucinations; or
feeling light-headed, fainting.
Less serious side effects may include:
drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness;
blurred vision;
sleep problems ;
muscle weakness, lack of balance or coordination;
amnesia or forgetfulness, trouble concentrating;
nausea, vomiting, constipation;
appetite changes; or
skin rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Tavor dosing
Usual Adult Dose for ICU Agitation:
IV, intermittent: Initial dose: 1 to 4 mg IV every 10 to 20 minutes to Tavor acute agitation. Maintenance dose: 1 to 4 mg IV every 2 to 6 hours and as needed to maintain desired level of sedation. IV, continuous infusion: 0.01 to 0.1 mg/kg/hr IV to maintain desired level of sedation. High-dose infusions have been associated with tubular necrosis, lactic acidosis and hyperosmolality states due to the polyethylene glycol and propylene glycol solvents.
Usual Adult Dose for Anxiety:
Oral: Initial dose: 1 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day. Maintenance dose: 1 to 2 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day. The daily dosage may vary from 1 to 10 mg/day orally. IV: Alternatively, an initial intravenous dose of 2 mg or 0.044 mg/kg, whichever is smaller, may be given.
Usual Adult Dose for Insomnia:
2 to 4 mg orally at bedtime
Usual Adult Dose for Light Anesthesia:
Premedication for Anesthesia: IM: 0.05 mg/kg up to a maximum of 4 mg. IV: 2 mg total, or 0.044 mg/kg, whichever is smaller. This dose should not ordinarily be exceeded in patients over 50 years of age. Larger doses as high as 0.05 mg/kg up to a total of 4 mg may be administered.
Usual Adult Dose for Nausea/Vomiting:
Oral or IV: 0.5 to 2 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed
Usual Adult Dose for Status Epilepticus:
4 mg/dose slow IV over 2 to 5 minutes ; may repeat in 10 to 15 minutes; usual total maximum dose: 8 mg
Usual Pediatric Dose for Nausea/Vomiting -- Chemotherapy Induced:
Children: IV: Limited information exists, especially for multiple doses: Single dose: 0.04 to 0.08 mg/kg/dose prior to chemotherapy (maximum dose: 4 mg) Multiple doses: Some centers use 0.02 to 0.05 mg/kg/dose (maximum dose: 2 mg) every 6 hours as needed
Usual Pediatric Dose for Anxiety:
Infants and Children: Usual: 0.05 mg/kg/dose every 4 to 8 hours; range: 0.02 to 0.1 mg/kg
Usual Pediatric Dose for Sedation:
Sedation (preprocedure): Infants and Children: Oral, IM, IV: Usual: 0.05 mg/kg; range: 0.02 to 0.09 mg/kg IV: May use smaller doses (e.g., 0.01 to 0.03 mg/kg) and repeat every 20 minutes, as needed to titrate to effect
Usual Pediatric Dose for Status Epilepticus:
Infants and Children: 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg slow IV over 2 to 5 minutes (maximum rate: 2 mg/minute); may repeat every 10 to 15 minutes if needed. Adolescents: 0.07 mg/kg (maximum: 4 mg/dose) slow IV over 2 to 5 minutes (maximum rate: 2 mg/minute); may repeat in 10 to 15 minutes if needed; usual total maximum dose: 8 mg.
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Can Tavor be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Tavor?
It is dangerous to try and purchase Tavor on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. Medications distributed from Internet sales may contain dangerous ingredients, or may not be distributed by a licensed pharmacy. Samples of Tavor purchased on the Internet have been found to contain haloperidol (Haldol), a potent antipsychotic drug with dangerous side effects. For more information, contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or visit www.fda.gov/buyonlineguide.
Do not use this medication if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, or if you are allergic to Tavor or to other benzodiazepines, such as alprazolam (Xanax), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam (Valium), or oxazepam (Serax).
Before taking Tavor, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
glaucoma;
asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), or other breathing problems;
kidney or liver disease;
a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior; or
a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.
FDA pregnancy category D. Tavor can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use Tavor without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth Tavor while you are using this medication.
It is not known whether Tavor passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
The sedative effects of Tavor may last longer in older adults. Accidental falls are common in elderly patients who take benzodiazepines. Use caution to avoid falling or accidental injury while you are taking Tavor.
Do not give this medication to a child younger than 12 years old.
What other drugs will affect Tavor?
Before taking Tavor, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
a barbiturate such as amobarbital (Amytal), butabarbital (Butisol), mephobarbital (Mebaral), secobarbital (Seconal), or phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton);
an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate);
medicines to treat psychiatric disorders, such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol (Haldol), mesoridazine (Serentil), pimozide (Orap), or thioridazine (Mellaril);
narcotic medications such as butorphanol (Stadol), codeine, hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicodin), levorphanol (Levo-Dromoran), meperidine (Demerol), methadone (Dolophine, Methadose), morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Oramorph), naloxone (Narcan), oxycodone (OxyContin), propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet); or
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Tavor. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
How should I take Tavor?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.
Measure the liquid form of Tavor with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
Tavor should be used for only a short time. Do not take this medication for longer than 4 months without your doctor's advice.
Tavor may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Tavor should never be shared with another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
Contact your doctor if this medicine seems to stop working as well in treating your symptoms.
Do not stop using Tavor suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
Your symptoms may return when you stop using Tavor after using it over a long period of time. You may also have seizures or withdrawal symptoms when you stop using Tavor. Withdrawal symptoms may include tremor, sweating, muscle cramps, stomach pain, vomiting, unusual thoughts or behavior, and seizure.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your doctor may need to check your progress on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
Store Tavor at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Store the liquid form of Tavor in the refrigerator.
Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Benzodiazepines are drugs of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
Can Tavor be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Tavor be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Tavor, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Tavor. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
Patient reported useful
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Patient reported side effects
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One patient reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Tavor is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Tavor medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients
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Not expensive
1
100.0%
Two patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Tavor? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Tavor should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
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Twice in a day
1
50.0%
Once in a day
1
50.0%
Four patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Tavor May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
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1-5mg
3
75.0%
101-200mg
1
25.0%
Patient reported time for results
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Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yet
Four patients reported age
Patients
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> 60
2
50.0%
30-45
1
25.0%
16-29
1
25.0%
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