Xetril 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Adjunct in the treatment of absence seizures
- Long-term usefulness reevaluation
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Effect on serotonin
- Suppression of paroxysmal activity
- Beneficial effects in generalized and focal epilepsies
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Maximum recommended daily dose
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Dose for pediatric patients
- Dose for infants and children
- Slow IV injection for infants and children
- Slow IV injection for adults
- Intramuscular injection usage
Interaction
- Effect on the metabolism of phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
- Open angle glaucoma receiving appropriate therapy
- Acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness
- Ataxia
- Behavior problems
- Abnormal eye movements
- Aphonia
- Tremor
- Vertigo
- Confusion
- Depression
- Amnesia
- Hallucinations
- Increased libido
- Insomnia
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Evidence of anticonvulsant drugs acting as teratogens
- Administration and potential risks during pregnancy
- Active ingredient passing into maternal milk
- Compelling indication for administration during pregnancy
- Discontinuation of breastfeeding if under treatment
Precautions & Warnings
- Impact on different types of seizure disorders
- Increased incidence or onset of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use of valproic acid
- Increased pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- Renal impairment and pharmacokinetics
- Influence of hepatic impairment on pharmacokinetics
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
- Influence of hepatic impairment on pharmacokinetics
Overdose Effects
- Common symptoms of overdose
- Severity and treatment of overdose effects
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Dilution for slow intravenous injection
- Dilution for intravenous infusion
- Compatibility with different diluting media
- Stability and infusion guidelines
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 about Xetril 0.5 mg Tablet
- Usage as a sleeping pill
- Duration of usage as per doctor's advice
- Withdrawal symptoms upon stopping usage
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effect on weight gain
- Impact on memory
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Drug interactions with zolpidem and quetiapine
- Quick tips for usage