Lobazam 5mg Tablet
Lobazam 5 MG Description
Lobazam is an antiepileptic drug tablet manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. It is from the drug class of benzodiazepines and its active ingredient is clobazam. Lobazam suppresses the
abnormal and excessive activity of nerve cells of the brain. It is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and severe anxiety. It also reduces tiredness, feeling of restlessness, difficulty in concentration, and irritation. Thus, helping in living an uninterrupted normal lifestyle. Doctors recommend taking Lobazam at the same time of the day with or without food. However, it should not be consumed without a doctor's approval. Lobazam tablet has a high habit forming tendency, so it should not be abused. Do not skip the medication even after the resolution of the symptoms. Suddenly stopping the treatment can lead to an increase in the frequency of seizures.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹56.37 |
You Save | ₹7.69 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Clobazam(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Epilepsy (seizures), worry, anxiety, tiredness, feeling of restlessness, difficulty in concentration, and irritation. |
Side effects | Aggressive behaviour, breathing problems, fever, difficulty sleeping, slurred speech, stomach issues, cough, urinary issues, drooling, symptoms associated with nausea, brain fog, bladder pain. |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses of Lobazam 5 MG
- Epilepsy (seizures)
- Anxiety
- Tiredness
- Feeling of restlessness
- Difficulty in concentration
- Feeling of irritation
Contraindications of Lobazam 5 MG
- If you are allergic to Lobazam tablets or their active ingredient.
- If you consume alcohol regularly.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you have suicidal tendencies.
- If you have kidney disease.
- If you have liver disease.
- If you have a respiratory disease.
- If you have sleep apnoea syndrome.
- If you have cardiovascular diseases.
- If you have bipolar disorders.
- If you have diabetes mellitus.
- If you have a history of bleeding disorders, bone fractures.
- Lobazam contraindicates in children.
Side effects of Lobazam 5 MG
- Aggressive behaviour
- Breathing problems
- Fever
- Sleepiness
- Slurred speech
- Constipation
- Cough
- Difficulty in urination
- Drooling
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Weak memory
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Drowsiness
- Bladder pain
Precautions and Warnings of Lobazam 5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have to start other medications.
- You notice an allergic reaction.
- Your condition does not improve or worsen after taking the medication.
- You want to stop the medication.
- You are trying to conceive or breastfeeding the baby or on birth control pills.
- You have been taking the tablets for a long time.
- You are frequently missing doses.
- You, by mistake, overdosed.
- You notice a behavioural change or have suicidal thoughts.
- Before the doctors prescribe this medication, share your medical history, as some of the diseases can make you more susceptible to some of the side effects or can intensify the effect of side effects.
- It should not be given to children without consulting the doctors.
- This medicine should not be skipped, even after the resolution of the symptoms.
- This medicine should not be stopped abruptly. Suddenly stopping the medication can result in treatment failure or unwanted seizures, which may lead to serious health issues.
Mode of Action of Lobazam 5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Lobazam 5 MG
- You should take Lobazam tablets in the same dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
- It should be swallowed as a whole with water.
- It should not be chewed or crushed. Do not break the tablet.
- You can take Lobazam tablets with or without food.
- You should take it at a fixed time daily.
- Avoid missing the dose or forgetting the dose.
Interactions of Lobazam 5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Lobazam tablets interact with the following class of drugs:-
- High blood pressure-lowering medicines
- Painkillers
- Antifungal drug
- Antipsychotics
- Sleeping pills
- Epilepsy or fits related drugs
- Antidepressants
- Antiallergics
- Anti-anxiety drugs
Interactions with food items
- Combining Lobazam tablets with alcohol is not advised, as it increases drowsiness because of its sedative effects. Alcohol shows additive Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant effects.
- Avoid grapefruit with Lobazam tablets.
Storage and disposal of Lobazam 5 MG
Dosage of Lobazam 5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
DR. Pallavi Kaushik
BDS & Masters in Clinical Research
Dr. Bhavika Shah
MBBS, MD (Dermatology), DNB (Dermatology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I have observed that my symptoms have worsened after taking Lobazam tablets, so should I stop the tablet on my own?
Q: Can I take a Lobazam tablet with other opioids?
Q: Can Lobazam Tablets cause dependency ?
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