Epizam 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 160.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Alco pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Adjunct in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Absence seizures (petit mal)
- Long-term use
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Positive allosteric modulation of GABA receptor
- Effect on serotonin
- Suppression of paroxysmal activity
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Maximum recommended daily dose
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Initial dose for infants and children
- Dosage increment
- Pediatric dosage range
- Dosage for injection in infants, children, and adults
Interaction
- Effects on the metabolism of phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
- Open angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Aphonia
- Coma
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Confusion
- Depression
- Amnesia
- Hallucinations
- Increased libido
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential teratogenic effects
- Administration during pregnancy
- Effects on the newborn
- Passage into maternal milk
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Effects in special populations (pediatric, geriatric, renal impairment, hepatic impairment)
Use in Special Populations
- Saliva and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- Effect on renal impairment
- Plasma protein binding in cirrhotic patients
Overdose Effects
- Common symptoms
- Treatment options
- Importance of monitoring
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Reconstitution for slow intravenous injection
- Reconstitution for intravenous infusion
- Reconstitution for intramuscular injection
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula
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Common Questions about Epizam 2 mg Tablet
- Sleeping pill usage
- Long-term usage advice
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Weight gain
- Memory effects
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Interaction with other medications
- Quick tips