Dipan 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.40 (5 x 10: ৳ 570.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 114.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Adjunct in the treatment of seizures
- Long-term use not studied in controlled trials
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Effect on serotonin levels
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Dosage for pediatric patients
- Dosage for intramuscular and intravenous injections
Interaction
- No significant effect on the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Liver disease
- Acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Confusion
- Psychosis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential teratogenic effects
- Caution in administering during pregnancy
- Recommendation to discontinue breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential to increase incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Potential interaction with valproic acid
Use in Special Populations
- Increased saliva production in infants and small children
- Increased pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment needed in renal impairment
Overdose Effects
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Respiratory depression
- Coma
- Treatment with symptomatic measures
- Use of benzodiazepine antagonist in severe cases
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Instructions for slow intravenous injection
- Requirements for preparing intravenous infusions
- Cautions for intramuscular injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C15H10ClN3O3
- Chemical structure information
Common Questions about Dipan 2 mg Tablet
- Information on use as a sleeping pill
- Duration of use advised by the doctor
- Withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation
- Monitoring for suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effects on weight gain
- Effects on memory
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Interactions with other medications
- Quick Tips for safe usage