Clonzy 0.5 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (3 x 15: ৳ 270.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Clonazepam
Company Pharmasia limited
Also available as
Clonzy 2 mg tablet Clonzy 1 mg tablet

Indications

  • Treatment of panic disorder
  • Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
  • Treatment of petit mal variant and myoclonic seizures

Pharmacology

  • Anticonvulsive effects
  • Sedative effects
  • Muscle relaxing effects
  • Anxiolytic effects
  • Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission

Dosage & Administration

  • Initial adult dose not to exceed 1.5 mg/day
  • Initial panic disorder dose 0.25 mg/day
  • Pediatric dose based on body weight
  • Intravenous injection dosage for infants, children, and adults

Interaction

  • No alterations in the pharmacokinetics of certain drugs

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
  • Significant liver disease
  • Acute narrow angle glaucoma

Side Effects

  • CNS depression
  • Drowsiness
  • Ataxia
  • Behavior problems
  • Abnormal eye movements
  • Coma
  • Tremor
  • Vertigo
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Palpitations
  • Psychosis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Potential for congenital malformations
  • Use only if benefits outweigh risks
  • Administer with caution during the last trimester of pregnancy
  • Discontinue breastfeeding if using the medication

Precautions & Warnings

  • May increase incidence of generalized tonic-clonic seizures in certain patients
  • Potential for producing increased saliva and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
  • Benzodiazepine effects may be greater in elderly patients

Use in Special Populations

  • Increased pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
  • No dose adjustment required in renal impairment
  • Plasma protein binding differences in cirrhotic patients

Overdose Effects

  • Common symptoms include drowsiness, ataxia, and nystagmus
  • Potential for cardiorespiratory effects and increased seizure frequency at supratherapeutic concentrations
  • Supportive treatment may be required

Therapeutic Class

  • Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
  • Benzodiazepine hypnotics

Reconstitution

  • Instructions for slow intravenous injection
  • Instructions for intravenous infusion
  • Use of the intramuscular route in exceptional cases

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C15H10ClN3O3
  • Chemical Structure Image Available

Common Questions about Clonzy 0.5 mg Tablet

  • Not used as a sleeping pill
  • Should be taken as advised by the doctor
  • Potential withdrawal symptoms
  • Monitoring for suicidal thoughts and actions
  • Possible weight gain or loss effects
  • Impact on memory
  • Potential harm with overdose or combination with other medications
  • Quick tips for usage and precautions

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