Epiclon 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (petit mal variant)
- Treatment of akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Adjunct in the treatment of absence seizures (petit mal)
Pharmacology
- Exhibits anticonvulsive, sedative, muscle relaxing, and anxiolytic effects
- Enhances GABAergic neurotransmission at inhibitory synapses
- Suppresses various types of paroxysmal activity including seizures
- Shows effect on serotonin
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Initial dose for pediatric patients
- Dosage increase increments
Interaction
- No alteration of pharmacokinetics of certain drugs observed
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
- Acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Confusion
- Depression
- Amnesia
- Hallucinations
- Increased libido
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Administration during pregnancy if compelling indication
- Caution in breastfeeding mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- May increase incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures in certain patients
- Concomitant use with valproic acid may produce absence status
- Special attention required with pediatric and geriatric use
Use in Special Populations
- Increased production of saliva and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment required in patients with renal impairment
- Potential effect on drug clearance in liver cirrhosis
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms: drowsiness, ataxia, dysarthria, nystagmus
- Treatment: monitoring vital signs, symptomatic treatment
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Instructions for slow intravenous injection
- Instructions for intravenous infusion
- Instructions for intramuscular injection
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 URL: link to image
Common Questions about Epiclon 1 mg Tablet
- Suitability as a sleeping pill
- Duration of use
- Withdrawal symptoms on discontinuation
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effect on weight
- Effect on memory
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Concomitant use with other medications
- Quick tips for usage