Epiclon 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 13.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 650.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 130.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Adjunct in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Treatment of absence seizures (petit mal)
- Long-term use not systematically studied in controlled trials
Pharmacology
- Exhibits anticonvulsive, sedative, muscle relaxing, and anxiolytic effects
- Enhances GABAergic neurotransmission
- Suppresses various types of paroxysmal activity
Dosage & Administration
- Initial and maintenance doses for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Dosing for pediatric patients
- Dosage for infants and children via injection
- Dosage for adults via injection
Interaction
- No alteration of the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs observed
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
- Contraindicated in acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness, ataxia, behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements, aphonia, coma, tremor, vertigo, confusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Cautionary use during pregnancy with compelling indication
- Possibility of passing into maternal milk
Precautions & Warnings
- May increase the incidence or precipitate the onset of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
Use in Special Populations
- Caution required in infants and small children
- Greater effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment required in renal impairment
- Influence of hepatic impairment on pharmacokinetics
Overdose Effects
- Common symptoms of overdose
- Monitoring and supportive measures
- Preventing further absorption
- Consideration of benzodiazepine antagonist
- Cautionary use in the presence of drugs that reduce seizure threshold
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Preparation for slow intravenous injection
- Dilution for intravenous infusion
- Consideration 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: (Visual representation provided)
Common Questions about Epiclon 2 mg Tablet
- Usability concerns
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Potential side effects