Cozinil 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 3.00 (50's pack: ৳ 150.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Rephco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Cozinil 0.5 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare
Description
- Cozinil 0.5 mg Tablet is indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia. It is also indicated alone or as an adjunct in the treatment of the Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, akinetic and myoclonic seizures.
- Clonazepam exhibits pharmacological properties which include anticonvulsive, sedative, muscle relaxing, and anxiolytic effects.
- The maximum recommended daily dose is 20 mg. The initial dose for adults with panic disorder is 0.25 mg, and the target dose for most patients is 1 mg/day.
- Cozinil should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines, nor in patients with clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease.
Dimensions
- 2cm x 1cm
Color Options
- White
Dosage
- Adults: The initial dose should not exceed 1.5 mg/day. Maintenance dosage must be individualized for each patient. Pediatric Patients: Initial dose for infants and children should be between 0.01 and 0.03 mg/kg/day.
Technical Specifications
- Molecular Formula: C15H10ClN3O3
Design Elements
- Tablet form
- Chemical Structure: C15H10ClN3O3
Usability Features
- Indicated for panic disorder
- Effective in the treatment of seizures
- Drowsiness and ataxia may diminish with time
Materials
- Clonazepam
Pharmacology
- Exhibits anticonvulsive, sedative, muscle relaxing, and anxiolytic effects
Interaction
- Does not alter the pharmacokinetics of phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital
Contraindications
- Not to be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Contraindicated in acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential risk to the fetus
- Should be administered to pregnant women only if potential benefits outweigh the risk to the fetus
- Mothers undergoing treatment with this drug should not breastfeed
- Administration of high doses in the last trimester of pregnancy or during labor can cause irregularities in the heartbeat of the unborn child
Precautions & Warnings
- May increase the incidence or precipitate the onset of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid may produce absence status
Use in Special Populations
- Pediatric Use: In infants and small children, may cause increased production of saliva and bronchial secretion
- Geriatric Use: Benzodiazepine pharmacologic effects appear to be greater in elderly patients
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms: Drowsiness, ataxia, dysarthria, nystagmus
- Treatment: Monitor the patient’s vital signs and institute supportive measures as indicated by the patient’s clinical state
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Slow intravenous injection
- Intravenous infusion
- Intramuscular injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.
Common Questions
- Is Cozinil 0.5 mg Tablet a sleeping pill?
- Can Cozinil 0.5 mg Tablet be taken for the longer-term?
- On stopping Cozinil 0.5 mg Tablet what kind of withdrawal symptoms occur?
- How can I look for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions?
- Does Cozinil 0.5 mg Tablet cause weight gain?
- Can Cozinil 0.5 mg Tablet affect my memory?
- Can Cozinil 0.5 mg Tablet be harmful if more than the recommended doses are used?
- Can I take Cozinil 0.5 mg Tablet and zolpidem together?
- Can Cozinil 0.5 mg Tablet and quetiapine be taken together?
- Quick Tips: The addiction/habit-forming potential of Cozinil 0.5 mg Tablet is very high.