Leptic 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Categories
- Medicine
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Adjunct in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Absence seizures
Pharmacology
- Exhibits anticonvulsive, sedative, muscle relaxing, and anxiolytic effects
- Enhances GABAergic neurotransmission at inhibitory synapses
- Rapidly suppresses various types of paroxysmal activity including seizures
DosageAdministration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders should not exceed 1.5 mg/day
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder is 0.25 mg
- Pediatric dose should be between 0.01 and 0.03 mg/kg/day
- Injection dosage varies for infants, children, and adults
Interaction
- Does not alter the pharmacokinetics of phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital
- 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
- Acute narrow angle glaucoma
SideEffects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Increased libido
- Palpitations
- Aphonia
- Tremor
- Vertigo
PregnancyLactation
- Possibility of producing congenital malformations
- Should be administrated with caution during pregnancy and lactation
PrecautionsWarnings
- May increase the incidence or precipitate the onset of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid may produce absence status
SpecialPopulations
- Increased production of saliva and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- Does not require dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment
- Plasma protein binding may differ in cirrhotic patients
OverdoseEffects
- Symptoms include drowsiness, ataxia, dysarthria, nystagmus
- May lead to areflexia, apnoea, hypotension, coma
- Monitor vital signs and institute supportive measures
- Consider the use of flumazenil in severe cases
TherapeuticClass
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Instructions for slow intravenous injection, intravenous infusion, and intramuscular injection
StorageConditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
ChemicalStructure
- Molecular formula: C15H10ClN3O3
- Chemical structure image available
CommonQuestions
- Not used as a sleeping pill
- Should be taken as advised by the doctor
- Withdrawal symptoms may occur after stopping
- Pay attention to early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- May cause weight gain/loss
- Does not affect memory
- Overdose effects and drug interactions
QuickTips
- High addiction potential, take as per doctor's advice
- May cause dizziness, avoid driving or activities requiring mental focus
- Avoid alcohol consumption
- Inform doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Do not stop suddenly without doctor's advice