Epson10mg
Rx- Generic:
- Clobazam
- Company:
- Zenith Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Tablet
- Pack size:
- Tablet
৳ 2.80/unit
Pack: ৳ 2.80
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At a glance
Clobazam is a benzodiazepine used for the treatment of severe anxiety and epilepsy (seizures).
Indications
- Acute and chronic anxiety states
- Seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (adjunctive therapy)
- Epilepsy (when not adequately stabilized with anticonvulsant monotherapy)
Dosage
Anxiety (Adults & >15 years): Initial: 20 mg/day (max 30 mg/day); Elderly: 10-15 mg/day; Children (3-15 years): 5-10 mg/day.
Epilepsy (Adults & >15 years): Initial: 5-15 mg/day, gradually increase to max 80 mg/day.
Children (3-15 years): Initial: 5 mg/day; Maintenance: 0.3-1.0 mg/kg/day.
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome: >30 kg: 5 mg q12h (max 40 mg/day); ≤30 kg: 5 mg/day (max 20 mg/day).
Hepatic Dose: Mild-moderate (Child-Pugh 5-9): Half the typical adult dose; Severe: Not recommended.
Side effects
Very Common (≥1/10): Somnolence (especially at start and with higher doses), fatigue
Common (≥1/100 and <1/10): Sedation, dizziness, disturbance in attention, slow speech/dysarthria, headache, tremor, ataxia, irritability, aggression, restlessness, depression, decreased appetite, dry mouth, nausea, constipation
Uncommon (≥1/1,000 and <1/100): Diplopia, weight increased, rash
Not Known: Respiratory depression, photosensitivity reaction, urticaria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, muscle weakness, muscle spasms, hypothermia
Precautions & warnings
- [UNSAFE] Clobazam may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. You may feel sleepy or have concentration or memory problems.
- The addiction/habit-forming potential is very high; take only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you notice sores or blisters on your skin, lips, or inside your mouth.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
- Contraindicated during the first trimester of pregnancy and lactation.