Esypan 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.01 (5 x 10: ৳ 100.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 20.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Silva pharmaceuticals ltd |
| 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
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Effect on serotonin levels
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage
- Pediatric dosage
- Oral administration
- Injection administration
- Maximum recommended daily dose
Interaction
- No apparent alteration of phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital pharmacokinetics
- Unknown 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
- Aphonia
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Depression
- Increased libido
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Risk of producing congenital malformations
- Potential teratogenic effect
- Caution in pregnant women
- Excretion in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential increase in generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid may produce absence status
Use in Special Populations
- Increased production of saliva and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- Effect of renal impairment on pharmacokinetics
- Effect of hepatic impairment on pharmacokinetics
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms such as drowsiness, ataxia, dysarthria, nystagmus
- Cardiorespiratory effects
- Treatment with activated charcoal
- Contraindication of flumazenil in the presence of drugs that reduce seizure threshold
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Instructions for slow intravenous injection
- Instructions for intravenous infusion
- Instructions for intramuscular injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C15H10ClN3O3
- Chemical Structure Image: Clonazepam chemical structure
Common Questions
- Is Esypan 0.5 mg Tablet a sleeping pill?
- Can Esypan 0.5 mg Tablet be taken for the longer-term?
- Withdrawal symptoms upon stopping
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effects on weight gain
- Effect on memory
- Harmful if more than recommended doses are used
- Interactions with other medications
- Quick Tips for usage and precautions