Lonapam 0.5mg Tablet
Lonapam 0.5 MG Description
Lonapam Tablet is a prescription medication used for treating comorbid depression, anxiety disorders and certain types of epilepsy (seizures). It is a tranquilliser (medicines that reduce fear, anxie
ty, etc.), and its active ingredient is clonazepam. It reduces the neurological activity in the brain by increasing certain chemical messengers, which produces a calming effect. Anxiety and other mood disorders affect how you feel, and can be accompanied by depression. It can be caused by sudden triggers like stress, trauma, etc. Epilepsy is a condition caused due to overactivity of the brain. Lonapam Tablet helps stabilise mood by lowering the excess activity of nerves in the brain. Some of the common side effects of Lonapam Tablet include drowsiness, dizziness, etc. It can cause behavioural changes and increase suicidal thoughts. It also causes physical dependency if used for the long term. So, it is essential to monitor the dosage and only use it for a short duration. Also, you should not stop using this medicine suddenly as it can cause withdrawal symptoms like tremors, sweating, nausea, muscle pain, etc. This medicine can also cause weight gain. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹27.80 |
You Save | ₹4.91 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Clonazepam(0.5 Mg) |
Uses | Anxiety disorder, a few types of seizure disorder, comorbid depression, panic disorder |
Side effects | Dizziness, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Memory problems, Confusion, Depression, Drowsiness, Blurred vision, Muscle pain, Difficulty speaking, Increased salivation and other secretions, Suicidal thoughts. |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses of Lonapam 0.5 MG
- As per CDSCO, Lonapam Tablet is used in,
- Managing conditions such as comorbid depression(depression associated with other conditions).
- Treatment of anxiety disorder and panic disorders(both are types of mood disorders).
- Treatment of certain types of seizure disorders like variant, myoclonic and akinetic seizures
Contraindications of Lonapam 0.5 MG
- If you are allergic to any ingredient of Lonapam medicine.
- If you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts.
- If you have narrow-angle glaucoma, an eye condition will increase the fluid pressure inside the eye, this medicine can worsen the condition.
- If you have any history of medicine or alcohol abuse.
- If you have severe liver disease.
- If you are already pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
- If you have any respiratory diseases or lung conditions, this medicine causes excess secretions causing breathing problems.
- If you are diagnosed with a blood disorder like porphyria
Side effects of Lonapam 0.5 MG
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Memory problems
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty speaking
- Increased salivation
- Suicidal thoughts
Precautions and Warnings of Lonapam 0.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have suicidal thoughts and experience a change in behaviour or mood after having Lonapam Tablet.
- You are an elderly person over the age of 65 years. 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 difficulties with concentration.
- You have withdrawal symptoms such as sweating, stuffy nose, vomiting, nausea, etc. The dose of this medicine 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, herbal medicine that helps manage depression. It can cause serious effects.
Mode of Action of Lonapam 0.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Lonapam 0.5 MG
- Take the Lonapam Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot notice its effects.
- Do not break the Lonapam Tablet or chew it.
- Take the pill as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not take it with other medications without informing your doctor.
- Do not use Lonapam if the package has been opened.
Interactions of Lonapam 0.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Do not use other sedatives or different antidepressant medicines if you are using this medicine. The reactions between them can cause unwanted effects. Inform your doctor if you have used any in the last 14 days....
- When you are using a Lonapam Tablet, do not use opiates or narcotic pain relievers (codeine, oxycodone, fentanyl, tramadol, etc.), allergy medicine, cold or cough medicine with this tablet. It can cause extreme drowsiness....
- If you are using antibiotics, antifungals, HIV medicine, etc., inform your doctor, as the dose may need to be adjusted.
- Lonapam Tablet interacts with many medications. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently using.
Interactions with food items
- There are no known food interactions with Lonapam Tablet. You can take the Lonapam Tablet dose with or without food. If you are having any stomach issues, take it after eating.
Storage and disposal of Lonapam 0.5 MG
Dosage of Lonapam 0.5 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 stop taking the Lonapam Tablet if I feel better?
Q: Is Lonapam Tablet safe for a child?
Q: Will I get addicted to the Lonapam Tablet if I use it every day?
References
- Clonazepam: Medlineplus Drug Information [Internet]. MedlinePlus. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2022 Jan21]. 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 Jan21]. 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 Jan 21]. Available from:
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 2022 Jan 21]. Available from:
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