Clonapin 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (petit mal variant)
- Akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Adjunct in the treatment of the Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of absence seizures (petit mal)
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Mediation through positive allosteric modulation
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Pediatric dosage
- Dosage adjustment increments
- Maximum recommended daily dose
- Administration via oral and injection routes
Interaction
- Lack of alteration in the pharmacokinetics of specific drugs
- Uninvestigated effect on the metabolism of other 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
- Hallucinations
- Insomnia
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Evidence of anticonvulsant drugs acting as teratogens
- Administration only if compelling indication
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding
- Risk to the fetus
- Exacerbation of epilepsy
- Withdrawal symptoms in newborn infants
Precautions & Warnings
- Increase in the incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Addition of appropriate anticonvulsants
- Increased pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment required in renal impairment
- Reduction in clearance in liver cirrhosis
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 in renal impairment
- Significant differences in plasma protein binding in cirrhotic patients
Overdose Effects
- Common symptoms: drowsiness, ataxia, dysarthria, nystagmus
- Rare life-threatening complications
- Increased frequency of seizures
- Respiratory depressant effects
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Dilution with water for injection
- Preparation of injection solution
- Dilution for intravenous infusion
- Stability of infusion mixtures
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C15H10ClN3O3
Common Questions about Clonapin 0.5 mg Tablet
- Not used as a sleeping pill
- Advised duration of use
- Withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Potential for weight gain
- Effect on memory
- Harming effects of overdose
- Interactions with other medications
- Quick Tips for use