Lonapam 0.5mg Tablet
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Clonazepam(0.5 Mg) |
| Uses | Anxiety disorder, a few types of seizure disorder, comorbid depression, panic disorder |
| Therapy | Anti-anxiety, anti-epileptic |
| Side effects | Dizziness, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Memory problems, Confusion, Depression, Drowsiness, Blurred vision, Muscle pain, Difficulty speaking, Increased salivation and other secretions, Suicidal thoughts. |
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Medical 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, anxiety, 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.
Uses
- 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
- 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
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Memory problems
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty speaking
- Increased salivation
- Suicidal thoughts
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- 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.
Directions for Use
- 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.
Storage and disposal
Store the Lonapam Tablet in dry conditions.
Keep it away from direct sunlight, wet surfaces and humid conditions.
Dispose of the packaging carefully after using the medicine.
Do not use Lonapam Tablet if the package has been opened.
Check the expiration date before taking the tablet.
Do not use it if this medicine is past the expiration date.
Keep the Lonapam Tablet away from children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Overdose on the Lonapam Tablet can cause symptoms such as dizziness, tremors, drowsiness, convulsions, and loss of consciousness for some time. If you overdose on lonapam medicine and experience any of these symptoms, immediately seek emergency medical treatment from a hospital nearby.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed a dose of the Lonapam Tablet, take it as soon as possible. If you remember missing a dose of this medicine when it's already time for the next dose of Lonapam Tablet, then skip the missed dose and take the next one. Do not take both of them together, as it can cause an overdose.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
The Lonapam Tablet consists of a single active ingredient: clonazepam. It belongs to the benzodiazepine (depressants) and tranquilliser class of medications. Clonazepam functions by increasing the action of GABA(gamma-Aminobutyric acid), which is a chemical messenger in the brain. GABA lowers the abnormal or excessive activity of nerve cells in the brain. It has antiepileptic (lowers seizures) and sedation properties. It does not affect the levels of GABA in the brain.
Interactions
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.
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Brand:LONAPAM
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Lonapam 0.5 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
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- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 2022 Jan 21]. Available from:
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