Xioclon 2 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clonazepam |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia
- Adjunct in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Treatment of akinetic and myoclonic seizures
- Treatment of absence seizures
Pharmacology
- Anticonvulsive effects
- Sedative effects
- Muscle relaxing effects
- Anxiolytic effects
- Enhancement of GABAergic neurotransmission
- Effect on serotonin
- Suppression of various types of paroxysmal activity
Dosage & Administration
- Initial dose for adults with seizure disorders
- Initial dose for adults with panic disorder
- Initial dose for pediatric patients
- Dosage for infants and children
- Dosage for adults
- Dosage for injection in infants, children, and adults
Interaction
- No alteration of phenytoin, carbamazepine, or phenobarbital pharmacokinetics
- Effect on the metabolism of other drugs not investigated
Contraindications
- History of 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
- Tremor
- Confusion
- Depression
- Hallucinations
- Insomnia
- Increased libido
- Psychosis
- Palpitations
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential for producing congenital malformations
- Evidenced teratogenic effects of anticonvulsant drugs
- Administration considerations during pregnancy
- Passage into maternal milk
- Need for discontinuation of breastfeeding if administered
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential to increase or precipitate generalized tonic-clonic seizures
- Concomitant use with valproic acid
- Increased production of saliva and bronchial secretion in infants and small children
- Greater pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- No dose adjustment with renal impairment
Use in Special Populations
- Increased pharmacologic effects in elderly patients
- Impact of renal impairment on pharmacokinetics
- Plasma protein binding differences in cirrhotic patients
Overdose Effects
- Common symptoms
- Treatment measures
- Importance of monitoring after flumazenil administration
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: Link
Common Questions about Xioclon 2 mg Tablet
- Usage as a sleeping pill
- Duration of use
- Withdrawal symptoms upon discontinuation
- Monitoring for suicidal thoughts and actions
- Impact on weight gain
- Effect on memory
- Harmful effects of overdose
- Co-administration with zolpidem and quetiapine
- Quick tips for usage