Lonazep MD 1 mg (Dispersible Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Sun pharmaceutical bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Adjunct in the treatment of absence seizures
Pharmacological Properties
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Positive allosteric modulation of GABA receptor
Dosage & Administration
- Initial adult dose for seizure disorders
- Maximum recommended daily dose for adults
- Initial dose for panic disorder in adults
- Initial dose for pediatric patients
- Administration via oral route
- Administration via injection
Interaction
- Effect on the metabolism of phenytoin
- Effect on the metabolism of carbamazepine
- Effect on the metabolism of phenobarbital
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Clinical evidence of significant liver disease
- Biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
- Acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Coma
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential to produce congenital malformations
- Administration during pregnancy only if compelling indication
- Caution in breastfeeding mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use of valproic acid
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric use
- Geriatric use
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdose
- Benzodiazepine respiratory depressant effects
- Treatment: Monitor vital signs, institute supportive measures
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Preparation for slow intravenous injection
- Preparation for intravenous infusion
- Preparation for intramuscular injection
Storage Conditions
- Dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula
- C15H10ClN3O3
Commonly Asked Questions
- Use as a sleeping pill
- Long-term use
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts
- Effect on memory
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Co-administration with zolpidem
- Co-administration with quetiapine
- Quick tips for usage