Genopam 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Veritas pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Adjunct in the treatment of absence seizures
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Initial dose for pediatric patients
- IV dosage for infants, children, and adults
Interaction
- No alteration of phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital pharmacokinetics
Contraindications
- 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
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential to produce congenital malformations
- Anticonvulsant drugs act as teratogens
- Passage into maternal milk
- Potential benefits versus risk to the fetus
- Exacerbation of epilepsy
- Withdrawal symptoms in newborn infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Increased pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- Effect on patients with renal impairment
- Changes in plasma protein binding in cirrhotic patients
Use in Special Populations
- Increased production of saliva and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment required in renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms such as drowsiness, ataxia, dysarthria, and nystagmus
- Rarely life-threatening if taken alone
- Monitoring of patient's vital signs
- Prevention of further absorption
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Slow intravenous injection
- Intravenous infusion
- Intramuscular injection
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula
- Chemical Structure
Common Questions
- Not used as a sleeping pill
- Advised dose and duration
- Withdrawal symptoms after stopping
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Possible weight gain or loss
- Effect on memory
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Interaction with zolpidem
- Interaction with quetiapine
- Quick tips for usage and precautions