Cloron 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Adjunct in the treatment of absence seizures (petit mal)
- Long-term use effectiveness not studied
- Physician's periodic reevaluation for long-term use
- GABAergic neurotransmission enhancement for anticonvulsive effects
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Effect on serotonin
- Suppression of paroxysmal activity
- Beneficial effects in generalized and focal epilepsies
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Dosage adjustment based on response
- Max recommended daily dose
- Dose for pediatric patients
- Oral and injection administration
Interaction
- No alteration of pharmacokinetics of phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital
- Effect on the metabolism of other drugs not 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
- Coma
- Tremor
- Depression
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Evidence of anticonvulsant drugs as teratogens
- Administration during pregnancy if compelling indication
- Administration during labor effects on the unborn child
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Increased pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- Renal impairment and hepatic impairment effects
Use in 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
- Influence of hepatic impairment on pharmacokinetics
Overdose Effects
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Dysarthria
- Nystagmus
- Cardiorespiratory depression
- Coma
- Increased frequency of seizures
Therapeutic Class
Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs, Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Dilution for IV injection
- Dilution for intravenous infusion
- Stable mixtures
- Infusion bag materials
- Precautions for infusing
Storage Conditions
Dry place away from light and heat, Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H10ClN3O3
- Chemical Structure: Image reference provided
Common Questions
- Sleeping pill usage: Not recommended for sleeping
- Duration of usage: As per doctor's advice
- Withdrawal symptoms: Difficulty in sleeping, changes in mood, increased sweating and more
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts: Sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings
- Effect on memory: Complaints of partial recall of the recent past
- Harmful effects of overdose: Sleepiness, change in speech, confusion, abnormalities in eye movement