Xetril 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Adjunct in the treatment of 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
- Dosage for injection in infants, children, and adults
Interaction
- No alteration of the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Significant liver disease
- Acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Coma
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Depression
- Amnesia
- Hallucinations
- Increased libido
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Possibility of producing congenital malformations
- Administration only if compelling indication
- Passing into maternal milk in small amounts
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding if compelling indication
Precautions & Warnings
- May increase the incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Use in infants and small children causing increased saliva and bronchial secretion
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment required in patients with renal impairment
- Influence of hepatic impairment on pharmacokinetics
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 in patients with renal impairment
- Significantly different plasma protein binding in cirrhotic patients
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdose
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Dysarthria
- Areflexia
- Apnoea
- Hypotension
- Cardiorespiratory depression
- Coma
- Increased frequency of seizures
- Monitoring of vital signs
- 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
Common Questions about Xetril 1 mg Tablet
- Use as a sleeping pill
- Use for longer-term
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Weight gain
- Effect on memory
- Harmful if more than recommended doses are used
- Combination with other medications
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