Lonazep 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Sun pharmaceutical bangladesh ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Treatment of absence seizures
- Long-term use evaluation
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Maintenance dosage for each patient
- Initial dose for panic disorder in adults
- Pediatric dose based on body weight
Interaction
- Effects on the metabolism of phenytoin, carbamazepine or phenobarbital
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
- Depression
- Hallucinations
- Insomnia
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential to produce congenital malformations
- Administration during pregnancy only if benefits outweigh risks
- Advised to discontinue breastfeeding during treatment
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential to increase incidence of 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
- Renal impairment impact on pharmacokinetics
- Effect of hepatic impairment on pharmacokinetics
Overdose Effects
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Dysarthria
- Nystagmus
- Cardiorespiratory depression
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Preparation of injection solution
- Dilution for intravenous infusion
- Intramuscular injection in exceptional cases
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
- Usage as a sleeping pill
- Long-term usage
- Withdrawal symptoms
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Impact on memory
- Effects of overdose
- Combination with other medications
- Quick Tips for usage