Description
Tofisopam – Tofiso 50, 100 mg
Product description
While this compound belongs to the family of benzodiazepines, it displays a unique combination of properties that make it a valuable pharmaceutical agent beyond the typical benzo applications. It is most commonly described as an anxyolitic, but it doesn’t have the same anti-convulsing and hypnotic effects that other substances from this family are known for. Tofiosopam is typically used to treat chronic anxiety, and can be the first line of defense during periods of acute alcohol withdrawal. There are some attempts to use this medication for treatment of schizophrenia due to its role as PDE inhibitor.
Safety instructions
Despite the relative absence of side effects and weak addiction potential, tofiosopam should only be used with a valid prescription and for periods not longer than 12 weeks. Special care should be taken not to combine this medication with any other benzodiazepines, as their effects could synergize and cause unpredictable symptoms. Since it also acts as inhibitor of the CYP3A4 enzyme, it could also have dangerous interactions with compounds that contain or interact with this enzyme.
