Clopam 0.5 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Clonazepam
Company Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd
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Indications

  • Treatment of panic disorder
  • Adjunct in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
  • Akinetic and myoclonic seizures
  • Absence seizures

Pharmacology

  • Anticonvulsive effects
  • Sedative effects
  • Muscle relaxing effects
  • Anxiolytic effects
  • Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission

Dosage and administration

  • Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
  • Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
  • Dosage for pediatric patients
  • Dosage for injection in infants, children, and adults

Interaction

  • Effect on the metabolism of other drugs

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
  • Significant liver disease
  • Acute narrow angle glaucoma

Side effects

  • CNS depression
  • Drowsiness
  • Ataxia
  • Behavior problems
  • Abnormal eye movements
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Palpitations
  • Hallucinations

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Possibility of producing congenital malformations
  • Breastfeeding precautions

Precautions and warnings

  • Increased incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures in certain patients
  • Concomitant use with valproic acid

Use in special populations

  • Pediatric use - potential side effects
  • Geriatric use - greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
  • Renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment

Overdose effects

  • Symptoms of overdose
  • Treatment for overdose

Therapeutic class

  • Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
  • Benzodiazepine hypnotics

Reconstitution

  • Instructions for slow intravenous injection
  • Instructions for intravenous infusion
  • Instructions for intramuscular injection

Storage conditions

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

Chemical structure

  • Molecular formula
  • Chemical structure

Commonly asked questions

  • Use as a sleeping pill
  • Long-term use
  • Withdrawal symptoms
  • Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
  • Potential weight gain
  • Effect on memory
  • Harmful effects of overdose
  • Drug interactions with zolpidem and quetiapine
  • Quick tips

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