Esypan 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.01 (5 x 10: ৳ 200.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.10
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Silva pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of akinetic seizures
- Treatment of myoclonic seizures
- Adjunct in the treatment of petit mal seizures
- Long-term use evaluation
Pharmacology
- Exhibits anticonvulsive effects
- Exhibits sedative effects
- Exhibits muscle relaxing effects
- Exhibits anxiolytic effects
- Enhances GABAergic neurotransmission
- Modulates GABA receptor affinity
- Suppresses paroxysmal activity
- Mediates through serotonin
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Initial dose for pediatric patients
- Administration for infants and children
- Administration for adults
Interaction
- Alteration of pharmacokinetics
- Effect on the metabolism of other drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
- Open angle glaucoma
- Acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Aphonia
- Coma
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Increased libido
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Evidence of acting as teratogens
- Administration during pregnancy with compelling indication only
- Administration during pregnancy may cause irregularities in the heartbeat of the unborn child
- Active ingredient passing into maternal milk
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding if compelling indication
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Increased pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment for renal impairment
- Influence of hepatic impairment on pharmacokinetics
Use in Special Populations
- Increased production of saliva in infants and small children
- Benzodiazepine effects appear to be greater in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment required for renal impairment
- Significant difference in plasma protein binding in cirrhotic patients
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of overdose
- Monitoring vital signs
- Institute supportive measures
- Preventing further absorption
- Consideration of flumazenil use with caution
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Preparation of injection solution
- Administration of slow intravenous injection
- Dilution for intravenous infusion
- Stability and infusion guidelines
- Intramuscular injection - exceptional cases
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula : C15H10ClN3O3
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Common Questions
- Use as a sleeping pill
- Long-term usage
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effect on weight
- Effect on memory
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Combination with other drugs
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