Leptic 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 575.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 115.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Treatment of akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Treatment of absence seizures (petit mal)
Pharmacology
- Exhibits anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative and muscle relaxing properties
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Effects on serotonin
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Dosage for pediatric patients
- Dosage for intravenous administration
Interaction
- Effect on the metabolism of phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
- Contraindicated in acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- Frequently occurring CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Abnormal eye movements
- Aphonia
- Coma
- Tremor
- Confusion
- Depression
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Teratogenic effects
- Risk-benefit consideration for pregnant women
- Passage into maternal milk
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Possible increase in generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Special attention needed in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
Use in Special Populations
- Increased production of saliva and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in geriatric patients
- Effect on patients with renal impairment
- Effect on patients with hepatic impairment
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of benzodiazepine overdose
- Need for careful monitoring and supportive measures
- Use of benzodiazepine antagonist (flumazenil)
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Instructions for slow intravenous injection
- Instructions for intravenous infusion
- Instructions 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 Image
Common Questions
- Use as a sleeping pill
- Duration of use
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts
- Effect on weight
- Effect on memory
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Potential drug interactions
- Quick Tips for usage