Xyclon 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 500.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Xyclon 2 mg Tablet
Category
- Anti-Epileptic Drugs
- Benzodiazepine Hypnotics
Indications
- Treatment of Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (petit mal variant)
- Adjunct in the Treatment of Akinetic and Myoclonic Seizures
- Treatment of Absence Seizures (petit mal)
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Modulation of GABA receptor affinity
- Effect on serotonin
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Dosage for pediatric patients
- Dosage for infants and children
- Maximum recommended daily dose
Interaction
- No alteration of pharmacokinetics of phenytoin, carbamazepine or phenobarbital
- Effects on the metabolism of other drugs not investigated
Contraindications
- History of 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
- Aphonia
- Coma
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Confusion
- Depression
- Amnesia
- Hallucinations
- Increased libido
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential to produce congenital malformations
- Use only if potential benefits outweigh the risk to the fetus
- Administration effects on the newborn
- Transfer into maternal milk
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased incidence or onset of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Increased pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment required in renal impairment
- Reduced clearance in liver cirrhosis
Use in Special Populations
- Saliva and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment required in renal impairment
- Reduced unbound drug clearance in liver cirrhosis
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of benzodiazepine overdose
- Symptomatic treatment for cardiorespiratory effects
- Prevention of further absorption
- Use of flumazenil as an antagonist
- Caution in the presence of drugs that reduce seizure threshold
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct Anti-Epileptic Drugs
- Benzodiazepine Hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Dilution with water for injection
- Continuous monitoring during IV injection
- Diluting media for IV infusion
- Use of PVC-free infusion bags
- Duration of infusion
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula
- C15H10ClN3O3
- Chemical Structure Image URL
Common Questions
- Use as a sleeping pill
- Long-term use
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effects on weight
- Effects on memory
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Interaction with other medications
- Quick Tips