Epitra 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (6 x 10: ৳ 540.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Adjunct in the treatment of seizures
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- GABAergic neurotransmission enhancement
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Initial dose for pediatric patients
- Dosage for injection in infants, children, and adults
Interaction
- No alteration of phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital pharmacokinetics
- Effects on other drug metabolism 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
- Hallucinations
- Insomnia
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Possibility of producing congenital malformations
- Need for compelling indication for administration during pregnancy
- Passage into maternal milk
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding if using the drug
Precautions & Warnings
- Increase in generalized tonic-clonic seizures incidence
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Effects in elderly patients
- Effects in patients with renal impairment
- Effects in patients with hepatic impairment
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 needed in patients with renal impairment
- Significant difference in plasma protein binding in cirrhotic patients
Overdose Effects
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Dysarthria
- Nystagmus
- Coma
- Cardiorespiratory depression
- Increased frequency of seizures
- Treatment and supportive measures
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Slow intravenous injection
- Intravenous infusion
- Intramuscular injection
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula
- Chemical structure image
Common Questions about Epitra 1 mg Tablet
- Use as a sleeping pill
- Long-term use
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Weight gain
- Effect on memory
- Harmful with more than recommended doses
- Interaction with other medications
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