General English name: Clonazepam

Brand: Klonopin

Application: insomnia – epilepsy

 

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Clonazepam Pharmaceutical Forms

 

Clonazepam Drug Information

Clonazepam is a class of benzodiazepines that are prescribed for a short time to relieve symptoms of anxiety or sleep problems. Clonazepam affects the function of neurotransmitters (responsible for transmitting messages to brain cells), has a calming effect, and helps relax muscles (restful sleep).

Clonazepam is also used to treat seizures caused by epilepsy; A seizure is a transient condition caused by electrical changes in the brain. This electrical activity occurs in a small part of the brain; Therefore, the symptoms that occur occur regionally. Clonazepam helps control seizure symptoms and reduces the number of seizures in epilepsy by reducing abnormal electrical changes in the brain.

 

Dosage and method of taking clonazepam

 

Contraindications to clonazepam

 

Clonazepam during pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy and lactation, you should not use the drug arbitrarily without consulting your doctor. Medications can have devastating effects on the fetus or on yourself.

 

The effect of clonazepam on driving and working with machines

Clonazepam can make you feel lethargic, confused, or drowsy. Make sure you are alert before driving or operating machinery.

 

Clonazepam drug interactions

Drug interactions may alter drug performance and increase the risk of serious side effects. Make a list of all the medicines (including prescription / over-the-counter and herbal medicines) you use and share them with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not change the dose of your medicine without consulting your doctor or stop taking the medicine.

Some medications that may interact with clonazepam include orlistat

The specific medications listed below can increase the risk of side effects from clonazepam (such as shortness of breath, severe drowsiness, and dizziness) if you take medications such as alcohol, sleeping pills, or anti-anxiety medications (such as alprazolam). Diazepam, zolpidem, antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine, anticonvulsants (carbamazepine), barbiturates, phenobarb (phen) Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking psychotropics (eg, phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine), muscle relaxants, and painkillers (such as codeine).

Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergies or cough and cold medicines) because some of them are made up of substances that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist how to use them so that you can use them safely.

 

Special warnings and precautions while taking clonazepam

Some medications may not be prescribed under certain conditions, and some medications may be prescribed if additional treatment is needed; Therefore, it is best for your doctor to be aware of the following before taking clonazepam:

 

Side effects of clonazepam

All medications can cause side effects. But many consumers also do not experience any side effects. Some of the side effects go away after a short time of taking the medicine. In case of persistent side effects, the physician should be informed:

Consult your doctor if you have any other symptoms that you feel may be due to clonazepam.

 

Overdose of clonazepam (drug poisoning)

 

Storage conditions of clonazepam