Pandura 0.5 mg (Tablet)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Nipro jmi pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Pandura 0.5 mg Tablet
Categories
- Antiepileptic Drug
- Anxiolytic Medication
- Benzodiazepine
- Hypnotic Agent
Description
- Treatment for panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Adjunct in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and seizures
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Adjunct in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of seizures
- Long-term evaluation required
Pharmacology
- Exhibits anticonvulsive, sedative, muscle relaxing, and anxiolytic effects
- Enhances GABAergic neurotransmission at inhibitory synapses
- Suppresses various types of paroxysmal activity
Dosage and administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Dosage for pediatric patients
- Dosage for intravenous administration
Interaction
- No alteration in the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs observed
- Effect on the metabolism of other drugs not investigated
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
- Contraindicated in acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side effects
- Common side effects referable to CNS depression
- Experience of drowsiness, ataxia, behavior problems, abnormal eye movements, coma, tremor, vertigo, depression, hallucinations, increased libido, insomnia, psychosis, palpitations
Pregnancy and lactation
- Potential risk during pregnancy
- Small amounts excreted in breast milk
- Compelling indication required for administration during pregnancy
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding if compelling indication exists
Precautions and warnings
- Increases incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures in certain patients
- Concomitant use with valproic acid may produce absence status
Special populations
- Increased saliva and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment required in renal impairment
- Potential impact of hepatic impairment on pharmacokinetics
Overdose effects
- Symptoms such as drowsiness, ataxia, dysarthria, nystagmus
- May lead to areflexia, apnoea, hypotension, cardiorespiratory depression, and coma
- Increased frequency of seizures at supratherapeutic concentrations
- Respiratory depressant effects more serious in patients with respiratory disease
Therapeutic class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Requirements for slow intravenous injection
- Dilution and preparation for intravenous infusion
- Recommendations for intramuscular administration
Storage conditions
- Advisory for storage in a dry place away from light and heat
Chemical structure
- Molecular formula: C15H10ClN3O3
- Chemical structure visualization
Common questions
- Use as a sleeping pill
- Duration of intake
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Impact on weight and memory
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Potential interactions with other medications
- Quick tips for usage