Clonasig 0.5Mg Tablets

• Treatment of epilepsy
• Treatment of anxiety disorders

• Do not take Clonasig 0.5 mg tablet or use caution in the following cases:
• If you have had an allergic reaction to the medicine in the past; Clonasig 0.5 mg tablet is contraindicated.
• If you have angle-closure glaucoma; inform your doctor as Clonasig 0.5 mg tablet may increase the severity of symptoms.
• If you use monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like tranylcypromine and selegiline. Combining the medicines can cause severe adverse effects like flushing, low blood pressure levels, coma, and death.
• If you have pre-existing heart diseases.
• If you have pre-existing liver diseases; Clonasig 0.5 mg tablet is metabolised in the liver.
• If you have lung diseases, Clonasig 0.5 mg tablets should not be prescribed as it decreases the respiratory rate.
• If you have a history of addiction. This medicine has habit-forming potential.

• Blurred vision
• Decrease in respiratory rate
• Confusion
• Fatigue
• Frequent urination
• Fever
• Decrease in sexual desire
• Loss of appetite
• Sweating
• Tremors
• Drowsiness
• Unsteadiness
• Coma

Other General Warnings

• You should monitor your symptoms regularly and inform your doctor if you have any drastic changes in mood or behaviour or have thoughts related to suicide and self-harm.
• You feel drowsy or lightheaded after taking this medicine. Avoid exercising and exposure to hot weather after taking this medicine.
• You have angle-closure glaucoma. Inform your doctor as Clonasig 0.5 mg tablet may increase the severity of your symptoms.
• You are an older adult above 65. Dose modifications may be required in this age group.
• You should monitor your liver function regularly, as directed by the doctor.
• You have any pre-existing kidney conditions. This medicine is primarily excreted through urine. Hence, a decrease in the excretion of the medicine can increase its concentration in the body.
• You experience convulsions after taking this medicine. Alternative medicine may be prescribed to control any future episodes of seizure.

• Take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
• If you have any side effects, seek medical help immediately.
• Make sure that the treatment is complete.
• Do not discontinue using this medication without consulting your physician first.
• Keep the medicines in the container with the lid tightly closed.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

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Interactions with other medicines

• Clonasig 0.5 mg tablets are known to interact with the following medication:
• Antidepressants (bupropion, fluoxetine) cause drowsiness and impairment in judgement.
• Antiepileptics (phenytoin) decreases the efficacy of Clonasig 0.5 mg tablets.
• Anti-malaria medication (quinidine) can cause abnormalities in the heart.
• Medicines used to treat urine incontinence (darifenacin, fesoterodine, oxybutynin, tolterodine) become ineffective in the presence of Clonasig 0.5 mg tablets.
• Antihistamines (cetirizine) cause drowsiness.
• Antiarrhythmics (propafenone, flecainide) increase the chances of palpitations and abnormalities in heart rhythm.
• Antacids (cimetidine, omeprazole) decrease the absorption of Clonasig 0.5 mg tablets.
• Antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin) decrease the efficacy of Clonasig 0.5 mg tablet.

Interactions with food items

• Clonasig 0.5 mg tablets should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice.