Pandura 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 360.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 120.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Nipro jmi pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Adjunct in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Indicated in patients with absence seizures who have failed to respond to succinimides
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Maximum recommended daily dose for adults
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Pediatric dosage guidelines
- Dosage for infants and children
- Dosage for injection in infants, children, and adults
Interaction
- Effect on the metabolism of other drugs has not been investigated
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
- Contraindicated in acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Depression
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential to produce congenital malformations
- Administration during pregnancy only if benefits outweigh risks
- Caution in breastfeeding mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Possible increase in incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use of valproic acid
- Caution in patients with diverse seizure disorders
Use in Special Populations
- Increased production of saliva and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- Effect of renal impairment on pharmacokinetics
- Impact of hepatic impairment on pharmacokinetics
Overdose Effects
- Common symptoms
- Supportive measures for cardiorespiratory effects
- Use of flumazenil as a benzodiazepine antagonist
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Instructions for slow intravenous injection
- Dilution for intravenous infusion
- Infusion bag recommendations
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H10ClN3O3
- Chemical Structure Image: link to a chemical structure image
Common Questions about Pandura 2 mg Tablet
- Information about its use as a sleeping pill
- Duration of use
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- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effect on weight
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- Harmful effects of overdose
- Interactions with other medications
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