Ona 0.25mg Tablets
Ona 0.25 MG Description
Ona tablet treats people suffering from mental health conditions. It is mainly used to treat people suffering from epilepsy(seizures), a neurological disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal
. It is also used in treating panic disorders like unexpected extreme fear and tension due to stress. It is also used for a wide range of conditions like panic attacks, anxiety by lightning and relieving the mood. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain. It contains Clonazepam as an active ingredient. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine (BZD) is an active ingredient that works by blocking or inhibiting certain brain signals and decreases the activity in your nervous system by increasing the action of certain chemical messengers like Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which blocks the excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells and thus helps in calming the brain. The duration of this medicine as well as the dose, varies among individuals depending on the condition and severity it is being used for. You should not take more doses than prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is not meant for children. Using this medicine without proper prescription by a doctor can cause serious health issues.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹17.64 |
You Save | ₹2.40 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Clonazepam(0.25 Mg) |
Uses | Epilepsy, Panic attacks, Anxiety, Acute Rapid Eye Movement |
Side effects | Drowsiness, Sleep disorders, Lethargy, Impaired motor movement |
Therapy | ANTI-EPILEPTIC |
Uses of Ona 0.25 MG
- Seizure disorders like epilepsy and panic disorders.
- Acute mania.
- Panic disorder (Panic attacks are sudden, unreasonable feelings of fear and anxiety that cause physical symptoms like a fast heartbeat and sweating).
- Monotherapy (treating a disease with a single medicine) or adjunctive therapy (treatment with multiple medicines).
- Restless leg syndrome.
- Insomnia.
- Tardive dyskinesia.
- REM (Rapid eye movement).
- Sleep behaviour disorder bruxism (teeth grinding).
Contraindications of Ona 0.25 MG
- If you are allergic to Clonazepam or any other ingredients of the tablet Ona Tablet.
- If you are already taking a tablet for a previous history of seizures with the same mechanism of action but different medicines.
- If you are taking medication for any skin infections, such as ketoconazole and itraconazole as it may cause hypersensitivity reactions (avoid using the tablet for at least 14 days).
- If you have diabetes, bleeding tendencies, bradycardia ( slow heartbeat), recent, decompensated heart failure, electrolyte disturbances (e.g. hypokalemia), and metabolic disease.
- If you have undergone recent heart surgeries.
- If you have renal or liver problems.
- If you have acute closed-angle glaucoma.
Side effects of Ona 0.25 MG
- Lethargy,
- Fatigue,
- Sedation,
- Drowsiness,
- Motor impairment (impaired coordination,
- Impaired balance, dizziness).
Precautions and Warnings of Ona 0.25 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have hepatic or renal impairment.
- You have compromised respiratory function, such as cases of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), obstructive sleep apnea, etc.
- You have a history of any other mental or mood problems (e.g., depression), alcohol dependency or other substance abuse or dependence. If you are in poor health, overweight, or are experiencing abnormal muscle movements. ...
- Do not increase the dose even if you think the medication is not working without consulting your doctor.
- Due to severe emotional and physical dependence, some patients may find it very difficult to discontinue treatment with Ona Tablets. Discontinuation symptoms such as seizures can occur if the medication is abruptly discontinued....
Mode of Action of Ona 0.25 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Ona 0.25 MG
- Take the Ona Tablet as a whole with a glass of water or as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole.
- Do not crush, chew or break it.
- It can be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- The dosage and duration depends on the disease of the individual, the patient’s age and medical history. Ona Tablets can cause dependency and thus should be taken with proper prescriptions.
Interactions of Ona 0.25 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Do not take this tablet if you are already taking another medication such as linezolid, i.e. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors( MAO), as it may enhance the effect of the tablet and can cause severe complications. ...
- Increased risk of bleeding tendencies with anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin), antiplatelet agents (e.g. ticlopidine, aspirin, dipyridamole), antipsychotics, and NSAIDs.
- Increased risk of seizures with other antidepressants (e.g. other Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors).
- Enhanced hypoglycemic effect of antidiabetic agents, so if you are a diabetic, you should consult the doctor before taking medicine.
Interactions with food items
- No associated interaction with food recorded.
Storage and disposal of Ona 0.25 MG
Dosage of Ona 0.25 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Rashika Tripathi
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Ona Tablets without a prescription?
Q: Can I take Ona Tablets for a headache?
Q: What is the best time of the day to take Ona Tablet?
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