Lonapam 0.25mg Tablet
Lonapam 0.25 MG Description
Lonapam 0.25 mg tablet is a commonly used prescription medication to treat certain mood disorders like anxiety disorders, depression, etc. Lowering the frequency of epilepsy (seizures) is also one of
the uses of Lonapam tablets. All mood disorders affect the way a person feels and acts. There is no specific reason behind them, and sometimes common emotional reactions like worry, anger, etc., can trigger them. The active ingredient of the Lonapam tablet is Clonazepam. The mode of action of Lonapam tablets works by lowering the abnormal activity of excited nerve cells in the brain. It works by balancing certain chemical messengers and inducing feelings of calmness and well-being. These tablets can cause behavioural changes and increase mood changes, suicidal thoughts and tendencies. The use may also lead to physical dependency (return of symptoms when the medicine is stopped) if used long-term, so monitoring dosage is essential. Sleepiness, fatigue, dizziness, etc., are some of the common side effects of Lonapam tablets. Suddenly stopping Lonapam medicine can result in withdrawal symptoms like tremors, sweating, nausea, muscle pain, etc.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹17.60 |
You Save | ₹2.40 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Clonazepam(0.25 Mg) |
Uses | Anxiety disorder, Types of seizure disorder, Comorbid depression, Panic disorder |
Side effects | Blurred vision, Increased sleep, Muscle pain, Difficulty speaking, Increased salivation and other secretions, Suicidal thoughts |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses of Lonapam 0.25 MG
- As per CDSCO, Lonapam tablets are used in
- The treatment of symptoms associated with major depressive disorder and comorbid depression (depression associated with other conditions).
- The management of anxiety disorder and panic disorders (both are types of mood disorders).
- Managing certain types of Epileptic disorders, like myoclonic and akinetic seizures.
Contraindications of Lonapam 0.25 MG
- If you have any allergic reaction to any ingredient of Lonapam medicine.
- If you are noticing sudden mood changes and self-harming or suicidal thoughts.
- If you have narrow-angle glaucoma, an eye condition that will increase the fluid pressure inside the eye. This medicine can worsen the condition.
- If you have a previous history of medicine or alcohol abuse.
- If you have severe liver disease.
- If you are already pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
- If you suffer from any respiratory diseases or lung conditions such as asthma or chronic pulmonary lung disease (COPD). Lonapam medicine causes excess secretions, resulting in breathing problems.
- If you are diagnosed with Porphyria, a blood disorder.
Side effects of Lonapam 0.25 MG
- Depression
- Memory problems
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty speaking
- Increased salivation
- Suicidal thoughts
Precautions and Warnings of Lonapam 0.25 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have suicidal thoughts and experience a change in behaviour or mood after having a Lonapam tablet.
- You are an elderly person over the age of 65. Lonapam Tablet can cause exaggerated side effects due to slow metabolism.
- You experience side effects that are persistent or worsen in time.
- You need to do something that requires steady focus. This medicine can cause difficulty concentrating.
- You are experiencing withdrawal symptoms such as sweating, stuffy nose, vomiting, nausea, etc. In that case, the medication dose needs to be slowly tapered.
- You have kidney or liver conditions.
- You have planned for a surgery or a dental procedure.
- You are overweight. The dose needs to be monitored.
- You are taking any herbal or ayurvedic supplements like St John’s wort, a herbal medicine that helps manage depression. Together, they can cause serious effects.
Mode of Action of Lonapam 0.25 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Lonapam 0.25 MG
- Take the lonapam tablet as advised by your doctor in the prescribed dosage.
- Do not take more tablets, even if you cannot notice its effects.
- Do not try to break or chew it and swallow it whole with a glass of water.
- Inform your doctor if you want to take other medications with the Lonapam tablet.
- If the package is opened, do not take it.
Interactions of Lonapam 0.25 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Inform your doctor if you take sedatives or antidepressant medicines when using this medicine. The reactions between them can cause unwanted effects. So, a gap of at least 14 days should be maintained if you want to use any of them....
- Lonapam tablets have a lot of medicinal interactions so notify your doctor about your entire medical history.
- While using the Lonapam tablet, notify your doctor if you are in pain or have a fever. But don't self-medicate on opiates or narcotic pain-relievers (codeine, oxycodone, fentanyl, tramadol, etc.), allergy medicine, cold or cough medicine with this tablet. It can cause extreme drowsiness....
- The dose needs some adjustments with antibiotics, antifungals, HIV medicine, etc. They can alter the effectiveness of Lonapam tablets.
Interactions with food items
- It is better not to have drinks such as coffee, tea and cola or eat a lot of chocolate. Because all these contain caffeine. Caffeine, being a stimulant, may reduce the calming effects of the Lonapam tablet....
- You can take Lonapam with or without food. If you experience an upset stomach, then take it with food.
Storage and disposal of Lonapam 0.25 MG
Dosage of Lonapam 0.25 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
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Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use this tablet as a sleeping pill?
Q: Will I have any addiction issues if I use the Lonapam tablet every day?
Q: When will I start noticing the effects of the Lonapam tablet?
References
- Clonazepam: Medlineplus Drug Information [Internet]. MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2022 Feb 23]. Available from:
- S; M. Clonazepam as a therapeutic adjunct to improve the management of depression: A brief review [Internet]. Human psychopharmacology. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2022 Feb 23]. Available from
- The efficacy and safety of clonazepam in patients with anxiety disorder taking newer antidepressants: A multicenter naturalistic study [Internet]. Clinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience: the official scientific journal of the Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology. Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology; 2016 [cited 2022 Feb 23]. Available from:
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 2022 Feb 23]. Available from:
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