Clepam 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 325.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 65.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Euro 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
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Effect on serotonin levels
- Suppression of paroxysmal activity
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Dosage increments
- Maximum recommended daily dose
- Dosage for pediatric patients
Interaction
- Effects on the metabolism of other drugs
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
- Contraindication in acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Aphonia
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Confusion
- Increased libido
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for congenital malformations
- Evidence of anticonvulsant drugs as teratogens
- Effects on the unborn child and neonate
- Passage of active ingredient into maternal milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential increase in generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Effects in pediatric, geriatric, renal, and hepatic populations
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
- Plasma protein binding in cirrhotic patients
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdose
- Treatment of overdose
- Use of flumazenil as a benzodiazepine antagonist
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Instructions for slow intravenous injection
- Instructions for intravenous infusion
- Instructions for intramuscular injection
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H10ClN3O3
- Chemical Structure Image
Common Questions about Clepam 0.5 mg Tablet
- Use as a sleeping pill
- Duration of usage
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effects on weight and memory
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Interactions with other medications
- Quick tips for usage