Clonazepam

Therapeutic Group

Anti-epileptics

Indication Dosage

Clonazepam is a medication that doctors prescribe to help people with certain conditions like anxiety, panic disorders, and sometimes seizures. It can calm your nerves and reduce excessive worry or fear. So, if your doctor prescribes it, it's to help you feel more relaxed and less anxious. Always follow your doctor's instructions when taking this medication.

All Forms Of Epilepsy: 

  • Children 1-11 Months: Initially 250 Mcg Once Daily For 4 Nights, Increased Over 2-4 Weeks, Usual Dose 0.5-1 Mg Daily At Night, May Be Given In 3 Divided Doses If Necessary; 
  • 1-4 Years: Initially 250 Mcg Once Daily For 4 Nights, Increased Over 2-4 Weeks, Usual Dose 1-3 Mg Daily At Night, May Be Given In 3 Divided Doses If Necessary; 
  • 5-11 Years: Initially 500 Mcg Once Daily For 4 Nights, Increased Over 2-4 Weeks, Usual Dose 3-6 Mg Daily At Night, May Be Given In 3 Divided Doses If Necessary; 
  • 12-17 Years: Initially 1 Mg Once Daily For 4 Nights, Increased Over 2-4 Weeks, Usual Dose 4-8 Mg Daily At Night, May Be Given In 3-4 Divided Doses If Necessary 

All Forms Of Epilepsy, Myoclonus: 

  • Adult: Initially 1 Mg Once Daily For 4 Nights, Increased Over 2-4 Weeks, Usual Dose 4-8 Mg Daily At Night, Adjusted According To Response, May Be Given In 3-4 Divided Doses If Necessary 
  • Elderly: Initially 500 Mcg Once Daily For 4 Nights, Increased Over 2-4 Weeks, Usual Dose 4-8 Mg Daily At Night, Adjusted According To Response, May Be Given In 3-4 Divided Doses If Necessary

Content

  • Drop 0.25%: Clonazepam 0.25%.
  • Tab 0.5mg /1mg /2mg: Clonazepam 0.5mg /1mg /2mg.

Pregnancy

Avoid Unless The Potential Benefit Outweighs The Risk.

Stability

  • Benzodiazepine

Contra Indications

  • Acute Pulmonary Insufficiency, Coma, Current Alcohol Or Drug Abuse, Respiratory Depression, Sleep Apnoea, Myasthenia Gravis, Severe Hepatic Impairment.

Precautions

  • Acute Pulmonary Insufficiency, Coma, Current Alcohol Or Drug Abuse, Respiratory Depression, Sleep Apnoea, Myasthenia Gravis, Severe Hepatic Impairment.

Lactation

  • Caution Advised, Avoid

Side Effects

  • Aggression
  • Anxiety
  • Amnesia
  • Bronchial And Salivary Hyper-secretion In Infants And Small Children
  • Coordination Disturbances
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle Hypotonia
  • Nystagmus
  • Poor Concentration
  • Restlessness
  • Withdrawal Symptoms (in Children).
  • Rare: Blood Disorders
  • Dysarthria
  • Gi Symptoms
  • Headache
  • Paradoxical Effects
  • Pruritus
  • Respiratory Depression
  • Reversible Hair Loss
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Skin Pigmentation Changes
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urticaria
  • Visual Disturbances On Long-term Treatment

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