Epitril Md 0.5mg Tablets
Description
Epitril 0.5 mg is a prescription medicine that contains clonazepam. This is a drug that comes under the class of medications called Benzodiazepine. It enhances the activity of a neurotransmitter, nam
ely GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid), present in the brain. Clonazepam falls under the category of benzodiazepines. Clonazepam’s effect is similar to a tranquillizer. It obstructs synaptic transmission. It is used to prevent seizures and control them. In addition, it is used as an anticonvulsant or an antiepileptic drug. Epitril 0.5 mg is used to treat seizures in children and adults, anxiety disorders, and panic disorders in adults.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹35.04 |
You Save | ₹11.06 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Clonazepam(0.5 Mg) |
Uses | Generalised seizures, Tonic-clonic seizures, Simple focal seizures, Complex focal seizures, Secondarily generalised seizures, Anxiety disorders, Panic disorders, Restless leg syndrome, Akathisia |
Side effects | Lethargy, Fatigue, Sedation, Drowsiness, Impaired balance, Impaired coordination, Blurred vision, Confusion, Irritability, Lack of motivation, loss of libido, Hallucination, Delusion, Short term memory loss, Anterograde amnesia with high doses, Breathlessness, Shallow breathing, Anaphylaxis. |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses of Epitril 0.5 MG
- Generalised seizures
- Tonic-clonic seizures
- Simple focal seizures
- Complex focal seizures
- Secondarily generalised seizures
- Anxiety disorders
- Panic disorders
- Restless leg syndrome
- Akathisia
Contraindications of Epitril 0.5 MG
Side effects of Epitril 0.5 MG
- Common Side Effects:
- Lethargy
- Fatigue
- Sedation
- Drowsiness
- Impaired balance
- Impaired coordination
- Less common or occasional side effects:
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Irritability
- Lack of motivation
- Loss of libido
- Hallucination
- Delusion
- Short term memory loss
- Anterograde amnesia with high doses
- Breathlessness
- Shallow breathing
- Rare side effects:
- Anaphylaxis
Precautions and Warnings of Epitril 0.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- Do not stop this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremors, and confusion.
Mode of Action of Epitril 0.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Epitril 0.5 MG
- Epitril 0.5mg tablets can be taken with or without food and should be taken at a set time as advised by the doctor.
- Take the regular tablet whole with a glass full of water.
- Avoid sleeping immediately after taking the tablet.
- Clonazepam may be habit-forming, so it must be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- The person should not take multiple doses or overdose on the drug.
- Misuse of the drugs can cause addiction, overdose or death.
- Do not share the medicine with any other person, especially someone with a drug abuse history.
Interactions of Epitril 0.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Abacavir
- Acetylsalicylic acid
- Alprazolam
- Amisulpride
- Amprenavir
- Ritonavir
- Carbamazepine
- Fluvoxamine
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoin
- Primidone
- Cimetidine
- Disulfiram
- Rifampicin (Drug used in Tuberculosis)
- Levodopa (Drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease)
Interactions with food items
- Do not consume alcohol while using an Epitril 0.5 mg tablet as it may cause dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, breathing difficulties, etc.
- Do not take food that contains caffeine like coffee, chocolates, etc.
Storage and disposal of Epitril 0.5 MG
Dosage of Epitril 0.5 MG
Overdose
- In overdose, patients may experience excessive sleepiness, increased heart rate, continuous eye movements, muscle weakness, and feeling over-excited. Seek emergency medical care or contact the doctor immediately....
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Pratik Gawai
MBBS

Dr. Anuj Tiwari
MBBS, DNB Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I stop Epitril 0.5 mg tablet if I don’t have any seizure episodes?
Q: I am planning to get pregnant. Can Epitril 0.5 mg affect my fertility?
- There is no scientific evidence of Epitril 0.5 mg affecting fertility in either men or women. However, it is not safe to take Epitril 0.5 mg tablet during pregnancy. The medicine can affect the growing foetus. If you take Epitril 0.5mg, then consult the doctor before planning pregnancy....
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