Keolax 10 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.77 (10 x 10: ৳ 277.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 27.70
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clobazam |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Acute and chronic anxiety states treatment
- Emotional instability relief
- Adjunctive therapy in epilepsy
- Depression and anxiety management
Pharmacology
- Binds at distinct binding sites associated with chloride ionopore
- Enhances post-synaptic inhibitory effect of GABA
- Increases duration of chloride ionopore opening
Dosage
- Adjust based on indication severity and clinical response
- Consider alertness and reaction time interference
- Keep dose as low as possible
- Dosage varies by age group
- Timings and duration of treatment importance
Administration
- Can be taken whole or crushed
- Can be mixed in applesauce
- Division of 10 mg tablets possible
- Can be taken with or without food
Interaction
- Alcohol interaction effects
- Central nervous system depressant drugs interactions
- Opioids interaction risks
- Anticonvulsants interaction considerations
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to clobazam
- Myasthenia gravis presence
- Severe respiratory insufciency
- Sleep apnoea syndrome
- Severe impairment of liver function
Side Effects
- Metabolism and nutrition disorders effects
- Psychiatric disorders manifestations
- Nervous system disorders symptoms
- Eye, respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin disorders reactions
- Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders observations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Use recommendations during pregnancy
- Potential risks to fetus considerations
- Effects on lactation
- Breastfeeding contraindications
Precautions & Warnings
- Serious skin reactions monitoring
- Respiratory depression caution
- Muscle weakness risks
- Renal and hepatic impairment considerations
- Elderly patients sensitivity
- Suicidality warnings