Arotril 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Adjunct in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of seizures
- Prevention of panic attacks
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Effect on serotonin
- Suppression of paroxysmal activity
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Maintenance dosage for seizure control
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Dosing for pediatric patients
- Dosing for injection in infants, children, and adults
Interaction
- Pharmacokinetic interaction with phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Significant liver disease
- Open angle glaucoma
- Acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Aphonia
- Coma
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Depression
- Amnesia
- Hallucinations
- Increased libido
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Teratogenic effects
- Administration during pregnancy
- Administration during labor
- Exacerbation of epilepsy
- Passage into maternal milk
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased incidence of tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Increased effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment in renal impairment
- Altered pharmacokinetics in cirrhotic patients
Use in Special Populations
- Increased saliva and bronchial secretion in infants
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- Absence of dose adjustment in renal impairment
- Altered plasma protein binding in cirrhotic patients
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdose
- Benzodiazepine respiratory depressant effects
- Treatment of overdose
- Administration of flumazenil
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Instructions for slow intravenous injection
- Instructions for intravenous infusion
- Instructions for intramuscular injection
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H10ClN3O3
- Chemical Structure Image URL: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-284-clonazepam-chemical-structure-S6GmKrvYS03ZYjOTAtig.svg
Common Questions about Arotril 1 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 effects of overdose
- Co-administration with other medications
- Quick tips for usage