Clonaben 0.5 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Benham pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder
- Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Use as an adjunct in the treatment of petit mal seizures
- Long-term use effectiveness
- Evaluation of long-term usefulness
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Modulation of GABA receptor affinity
- Suppression of paroxysmal activity
- Effect on serotonin
- EEG abnormalities suppression
- Beneficial effects in generalized and focal epilepsies
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Maximum recommended daily dose for adults
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Initial dose for pediatric patients
- Dosage adjustment based on response
- Dosage increment intervals
- Administration for infants and children
- Slow IV injection for infants, children, and adults
- IV infusion for infants, children, and adults
- Administration rate limits and total dose cautions
Interaction
- Effect on the metabolism of phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital
- Lack of investigation into the metabolism of other drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
- Clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease
- Open angle glaucoma with appropriate therapy
- Acute narrow angle glaucoma
Side Effects
- CNS depression
- Drowsiness incidence
- Ataxia incidence
- Behavior problems occurrence
- Abnormal eye movements
- Aphonia occurrence
- Coma incidence
- Tremor occurrence
- Vertigo occurrence
- Confusion occurrence
- Depression occurrence
- Amnesia occurrence
- Hallucinations
- Hysteria occurrence
- Increased libido occurrence
- Insomnia occurrence
- Psychosis occurrence
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Epidemiological evidence of teratogenic activity
- Difficulty in determining responsible agents for defects
- Cautionary administration during pregnancy
- Effects of high doses in the last trimester
- Effects on the newborn
- Factors contributing to birth defects
- Advice on breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Side effects consideration in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in geriatric patients
- Impact of renal impairment on pharmacokinetics
- Impact of hepatic impairment on plasma protein binding
Use in Special Populations
- Increased production of saliva and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in geriatric patients
- Unaffected pharmacokinetics in renal impairment
- Differences in plasma protein binding in cirrhotic patients
Overdose Effects
- Symptoms of benzodiazepine overdose
- Life-threatening effects when taken alone
- Respiratory depressant effects in patients with respiratory disease
- Interaction effects with other CNS depressants
- Monitoring of vital signs and supportive measures
- Use of activated charcoal and gastric lavage
- Use of flumazenil as a benzodiazepine antagonist
- Potential cyclical coma in elderly patients
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Reconstitution
- Preparation of IV injection solution
- Dilution for intravenous infusion
- Selection of diluting media
- Stability and infusion duration
- Cautions for PVC infusion bags
Storage Conditions
- Dry place storage
- Protection from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula
- Chemical structure image
Common Questions about Clonaben 0.5 mg Tablet
- Use as a sleeping pill
- Long-term usage advice
- Withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation
- Early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions
- Effects on weight gain or loss
- Impact on memory
- Harmful effects of excess doses
- Concurrent use with other medications
- Quick tips for safe use