Dipan 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.40 (5 x 10: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 84.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Albion laboratories limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of absence seizures (petit mal)
- Long-term use reevaluation
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
- Dosage for pediatric patients
- Dosage for intravenous injection in infants, children, and adults
Interaction
- No alteration of pharmacokinetics of certain drugs
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
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Evidence of anticonvulsant drugs as teratogens
- Passage into maternal milk
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding if compelling indication for use
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential to increase incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Interaction with valproic acid leading to absence status
Use in Special Populations
- Increased production of saliva in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment required in renal impairment
- Differences in plasma protein binding in cirrhotic patients
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms including drowsiness, dysarthria, hypotension
- Supportive measures required for clinically indicated effects
- Potential use of flumazenil as a benzodiazepine antagonist
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Preparation of injection solution for slow intravenous injection
- Dilution for intravenous infusion
- Usage of intramuscular route in exceptional cases
Storage Conditions
- Storage in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C15H10ClN3O3
- Chemical structure image available
Common Questions about Dipan 1 mg Tablet
- Not used as a sleeping pill
- Need to take as advised by the doctor
- Withdrawal symptoms include difficulty in sleeping and changes in mood
- Potential weight gain effects
- No effect on memory
- Overdose effects include sleepiness and confusion
- Avoidance of combination with certain medications
- Quick tips for usage and precautions