Dipan 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.60 (10 x 10: ৳ 660.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 66.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Treatment of absence seizures
- Long-term use evaluation
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Effect on serotonin
- Suppression of paroxysmal activity
Dosage & Administration
- Initial adult dose not to exceed 1.5 mg/day
- Initial panic disorder dose of 0.25 mg for adults
- Initial pediatric dose based on weight
- Dosage for injection in infants, children, and adults
Interaction
- No known 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
- Tremor
- Confusion
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential teratogenic effects
- Administration during pregnancy only if benefits outweigh risks
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding during treatment
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential increase in generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Increased effects in elderly patients
Use in Special Populations
- Increased salivation and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in geriatric patients
- Unaffected pharmacokinetics in renal impairment
- Possible reduction in unbound drug clearance in hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms such as drowsiness, ataxia, dysarthria, nystagmus
- Possible cardiorespiratory effects
- Use of flumazenil as a treatment option
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Instructions for slow intravenous injection
- Instructions for intravenous infusion
- Considerations for intramuscular injection
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C15H10ClN3O3
- Chemical structure image
Common Questions about Dipan 0.5 mg Tablet
- Usage as a sleeping pill
- Duration of use
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effects on memory
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Potential interactions with other medications
- Quick tips for usage and precautions