Miraclon 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Title
Miraclon 0.5 mg Tablet
Categories
- Anticonvulsant
- Anxiolytic
- Benzodiazepine
Description
Miraclon is indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, and as an adjunct in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, akinetic and myoclonic seizures. It exhibits pharmacological properties common to benzodiazepines, including anticonvulsive, sedative, muscle relaxing, and anxiolytic effects. The dose and administration varies for adults and pediatric patients, and it is available for oral and injection use.
Dimensions
N/A
Color options
- White
Functions
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Anticonvulsant effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
Materials
- Clonazepam
Technical specifications
- Molecular Formula: C15H10ClN3O3
Design elements
- Chemical structure with molecular formula
Usability features
- Slow intravenous injection
- Intravenous infusion
- Intramuscular injection
Indications and usage
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of seizures
Pharmacology
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Effect on serotonin
- Suppression of various types of paroxysmal activity
- Beneficial effects in generalized and focal epilepsies
Dosage and administration
- Initial and maintenance doses for adults and pediatric patients
- Oral and injection administration
Interaction
- No alteration of the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- 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 and lactation
- Possible congenital malformations
- Evidence that anticonvulsants act as teratogens
- Administration only if benefits outweigh risks
- Advisable to discontinue breastfeeding
Precautions and warnings
- Increased incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures in certain patients
- Possible production of absence status with concomitant use of valproic acid and Miraclon
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
- Influence of hepatic impairment on pharmacokinetics
Overdose effects
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Dysarthria
- Nystagmus
- Areflexia
- Apnoea
- Hypotension
- Cardiorespiratory depression
- Increased frequency of seizures at supratherapeutic concentrations
Therapeutic class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Preparation of injection solutions for slow intravenous injection, intravenous infusion, and intramuscular injection
Storage conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Compound summary
- Molecular Formula: C15H10ClN3O3
- Chemical Structure
Commonly asked questions
- Information on usage as a sleeping pill
- Long-term usage instructions
- Withdrawal symptoms on discontinuation
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effects on weight and memory
- Recommendations for safe usage