Clonium 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 900.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Aci limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of petit mal variant seizures
- Adjunct in the treatment of akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Treatment of absence seizures
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
- Pediatric dosage guidelines
- Maximum recommended daily dose
Interaction
- No alteration of phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital pharmacokinetics
- Effects on the metabolism of other drugs not investigated
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
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Confusion
- Depression
- Amnesia
- Hallucinations
- Increased libido
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Need for compelling indication for administration during pregnancy
- Adverse effects on the unborn child and neonate
- Recommendation to discontinue breastfeeding if using the medication
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential to increase the incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Increased effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment required in renal impairment
- Potential alteration 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
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdose
- Treatment and monitoring guidelines for overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Guidelines for oral, intravenous, and intramuscular administration
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H10ClN3O3
Common Questions
- Use as a sleeping pill
- Duration and withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effect on weight and memory
- Harmful effects of increased doses
- Co-administration with other medications
- Quick tips for usage and precautions