Clonapax 0.5mg Tablet
Clonapax 0.5 MG Description
Clonapax 0.5 mg tablet is an anti-anxiety tablet. It is also effective in treating epilepsy, panic attacks and sleep disorders. Clonapax 0.5 mg tablet contains Clonazepam as its active ingredient. Cl
onapax 0.5 mg tablet decreases the excess activity of nerve cells in the brain. The tablet may be prescribed in combination with other medications or alone. Avoid chewing this medicine. Swallow it as a whole with a cup of lukewarm water. Take this medicine as per your doctor’s prescription only. The common side effects of Clonapax 0.5 mg Tablet are drowsiness, dizziness and lethargy. These generally go away with time. Do not abruptly discontinue using this medicine since it may cause harmful effects. Inform your healthcare provider of all the medicines you take since they may interact with Clonapax 0.5 mg Tablet.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹19.24 |
You Save | ₹2.62 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Clonazepam(0.5 Mg) |
Uses | Seizure Disorders, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (type of epilepsy that causes convulsions), Panic Disorder |
Side effects | Drowsiness, Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Problems With Coordination |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses of Clonapax 0.5 MG
- Clonapax 0.5 mg tablet is used in the treatment of :
- Epilepsy (fits)
- Seizure Disorders
- Panic Disorder (Occurrence of unexpected panic attacks)
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (type of epilepsy that causes convulsions)
- Restless Leg Syndrome
Contraindications of Clonapax 0.5 MG
- Clonapax 0.5 mg tablet may be contraindicated in the following patients:
- In patients with acute narrow-angle glaucoma (a condition of the eye)
- In patients with a history of kidney disease
- In patients with a history of lung disease
Side effects of Clonapax 0.5 MG
- Clonapax 0.5 mg tablet may have the below-mentioned side effects:
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Unsteadiness
- Problems with coordination
- Difficulty in thinking or remembering
Precautions and Warnings of Clonapax 0.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You notice behavioural changes or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.
- Inform your physician about the complete medical history, including any heart, kidney or liver problems, before consuming Clonapax 0.5 mg Tablet.
- Inform your physician about all the medications that you are consuming.
Mode of Action of Clonapax 0.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Clonapax 0.5 MG
- Consume Clonapax 0.5 mg tablets orally.
- It is usually consumed one to three times a day with or without food.
- Take a Clonapax 0.5 mg tablet at around the same time every day.
- Follow the directions on your prescriptions.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist to solve any queries regarding medicine and its consumption.
Interactions of Clonapax 0.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Be on alert if you are taking Clonapax 0.5 mg tablet with any of these medicines:
- Carbamazepine
- Anticoagulants
- Cetirizine
- Codeine
- Opiate agonists
- Atenolol
- Antipsychotics
- Clonapax may cause an interaction if consumed with any of the medicines mentioned above. The interaction between these two medicines can cause an adverse effect on the body. Additionally, in some cases, these medicines interact with each other decreasing the effectiveness of either....
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Content Details
Dr. Divya Rohra
MBBS
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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