Denixil Rapid 0.5 mg (Dispersible Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Adjunct in the treatment of seizures
- 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
- Administration for infants and children
- Maximum recommended daily dose for adults
Interaction
- No alteration of the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
- Unknown effect on the metabolism of other drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
- Open angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Aphonia
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Confusion
- Depression
- Amnesia
- Hallucinations
- Hysteria
- Increased libido
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Use only if potential benefits outweigh risks
- Adverse effects on the unborn child
- Avoid breastfeeding while using the drug
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential to increase incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Special attention required for pediatric and geriatric use
- No dose adjustment required for renal impairment
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 for renal impairment
- Significantly different plasma protein binding in cirrhotic patients
Overdose Effects
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Dysarthria
- Nystagmus
- Coma
- Increased frequency of seizures
- Respiratory depression
- Symptomatic treatment required for cardiorespiratory effects
- Use of flumazenil as a benzodiazepine antagonist
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Requirements for slow intravenous injection
- Requirements for intravenous infusion
- Requirements for intramuscular injection
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Compound Summary
- Molecular Formula
- Chemical Structure
Common Questions about Denixil Rapid 0.5 mg Tablet
- Use as a sleeping pill
- Duration of use
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effect on weight
- Effect on memory
- Harmful if more than recommended doses are used