Closid 1 mg (Tablet)

Indications

• Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
• Adjunct treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
• Treatment of akinetic and myoclonic seizures
• Treatment of absence seizures (petit mal)

Pharmacology

• Exhibits anticonvulsive effects
• Exhibits sedative effects
• Exhibits muscle relaxing effects
• Exhibits anxiolytic effects

Dosage & Administration

• Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
• Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
• Initial dose for pediatric patients
• Dosing for infants and children
• Maximum recommended daily dose
• Dosage for intravenous administration

Interaction

• Interaction with phenytoin
• Interaction with carbamazepine
• Interaction with phenobarbital

Contraindications

• History of hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
• Clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
• Contradicted in acute narrow angle glaucoma

Side Effects

• CNS depression
• Drowsiness
• Ataxia
• Behavior problems
• Abnormal eye movements

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Use during pregnancy
• Use during labor
• Impact on newborns
• Lactation precautions

Precautions & Warnings

• Potential to increase incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Concomitant use with valproic acid
• Special precautions for pediatric use
• Increased pharmacologic effects in geriatric patients

Use in Special Populations

• Pediatric use
• Geriatric use
• Renal impairment
• Hepatic impairment

Overdose Effects

• Common symptoms of overdose
• Treatment of overdose

Therapeutic Class

• Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
• Benzodiazepine hypnotics

Reconstitution

• Slow intravenous injection
• Intravenous infusion
• Intramuscular injection

Storage Conditions

• Storage in a dry place
• Storage away from light and heat
• Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

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Common Questions

• Use as a sleeping pill
• Duration of use
• Withdrawal symptoms
• Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts
• Impact on weight
• Effect on memory
• Harmful effects of overdose
• Combination with other medications
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