Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tablets
Lonafest Md 0.5 MG Description
Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab contains clonazepam as its active ingredient. Clonazepam belongs to the group of benzodiazepines and acts by regulating chemicals in the brain in order to reduce brain activity.
It primarily aids in the treatment of psychiatric ailments like anxiety disorders, panic disorders, to prevent and control epileptic fits or seizures, and in cases of mild sleep disorders. Anxiety disorders present themselves as deep, strong and sustained feelings of worry, fear and indecisiveness in daily life activities, which hampers a person's social and mental progress. It can cause depression if left untreated. Epilepsy is a brain disorder caused by an overactive brain and is characterised by seizures and uncontrolled body movements. Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab is an orally dissolving tablet that can be taken with or without food. Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab can be prescribed for patients under the age of 18 based on their health and weight. Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab carries the risk of habit-formation over prolonged use, therefore patients with a known history of substance abuse should be monitored regularly.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹34.00 |
You Save | ₹4.64 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Clonazepam(0.5 Mg) |
Uses | anxiety disorders, epilepsy, seizures, sleep disorders. |
Side effects | nausea, dizziness, fatigue, sleepiness, low blood pressure, increased salivation, muscle tremors. |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses of Lonafest Md 0.5 MG
- Treatment of social anxiety disorder
- Treatment of panic attacks
- Treatment of sleep disorders
- Treatment of seizures
- Treatment of epilepsy
Contraindications of Lonafest Md 0.5 MG
- If you have a known allergy to the active or inactive ingredients of Lonafest Tab
- If you have kidney issues
- If you have liver disease
- If you have cardiovascular ailments
- If you have been diagnosed with any severe sleep disorder
- If you have asthma
- If you have wide-angle glaucoma (increased intra-eye pressure due to blockage of eye canals due to wide-angle between iris and cornea)
- If you have closed-angle glaucoma (increased intra-eye pressure due to narrow-angle between iris and cornea)
- If you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder
- If you have a history of substance abuse
Side effects of Lonafest Md 0.5 MG
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Nausea
- Increased salivation
- Increased frequency of urination.
- Rapid heart rate
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Muscle tremors
- Uncoordinated thoughts and actions
- Memory recollection problems
Precautions and Warnings of Lonafest Md 0.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You experience any allergy after taking Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab. like rashes, hives or swelling on the face.
- You want to increase/decrease the dose of the medication or discontinue it.
- You experience side-effects that are too severe, disrupt your everyday life, and do not seem to go away with use.
- You have missed any dose/doses of Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab.
- You are diagnosed with other medical issues during the course of Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab.
- You conceive during the course of Lonafest Tab or are planning a pregnancy.
Mode of Action of Lonafest Md 0.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Lonafest Md 0.5 MG
- Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab is taken by keeping above/below the tongue and dissolving in the mouth without water. Do not chew or crush it.
- Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab can be taken with/without food.
- For optimal pharmacological effects, Lonafest Tab should be taken at the same time every day.
- Do not alter the dose without consulting your physician.
- Do not stop taking Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab suddenly as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like dizziness, headaches, and sleep issues.
Interactions of Lonafest Md 0.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- The following medications are known to have adverse reactions with Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab :
- Oxycodone (opioids) - can cause breathing difficulties, which can be fatal if not managed properly.
- NSAIDs like aspirin and anticoagulants like warfarin can increase the risk of bleeding episodes.
- Sedatives/hypnotics can increase the risk of breathing problems due to severe respiratory depression.
- Cimetidine and Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab taken together may cause severe side effects like confusion, dizziness and fatigue.
- Rifampicin (anti-tuberculosis) can cause severe liver problems.
- Sodium Oxybate and Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab may cause serious side effects like breathing difficulties, low blood pressure, coma, and even death.
Interactions with food items
- Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab has no reported cases of adverse food reactions. A regular diet can be followed unless advised otherwise by your physician.
- Alcohol consumption is prohibited while on therapy with Lonafest Md 0.5mg Tab as it can increase the severity of side effects like confused thinking, muscle tremors, nausea, and dizziness.
Storage and disposal of Lonafest Md 0.5 MG
Dosage of Lonafest Md 0.5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Divya Rohra
MBBS
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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References
- Clonazepam: Bullous dermatosis in an elderly patient: case report. (2013). Reactions Weekly, 1440(1), 13–13
- Klonopin, a benzodiazepine, is available as scored tablets with a K-shaped perforation containing 0.5 mg of clonazepam and unscored tablets with a K-shaped perforation containing 1 mg or 2 mg of clonazepam. Each tablet also contains lactose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and corn starch, with the following colorants: 0.5 mg-FD&C Yellow No. 6 Lake; 1 mg-FD&C Blue No. 1 Lake and FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake. (n.d.). Fda.Gov. Retrieved March 5, 2022, from
- Klonopin (clonazepam) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more. (2021, February 11). Http://Reference.Medscape.Com.
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