Rivotril 0.5mg Tablet
15 Tablet(s) in Strip
Made by
ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
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TABLET
Expiry
Product Summary
| Salt Content | Clonazepam(0.5 Mg) |
| Uses | Anxiety disorder, seizure disorder |
| Therapy | Anti-epileptic, anti-anxiety |
| Side effects | Dizziness, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Memory problems, Confusion, Depression, Drowsiness, Blurred vision, Muscle pain, Difficulty speaking, Increased salivation, Suicidal thoughts. |
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Medical Description
Rivotril 0.5 mg tablet is a prescription medication used for treating anxiety disorders and epilepsy (seizures). It is a tranquillizer composed of clonazepam 0.5 mg, which belongs to benzodiazepine medicines. It reduces the neurological activity in the brain by increasing certain chemical messengers. Some of the common side effects of this medicine are depression, fatigue, dizziness, etc. It can cause behavioural changes and increase the tendency of suicidal thoughts. It also causes dependency if used for the long term. So, it is essential to monitor the dosage and not use it for a long duration. Also, you should not stop using this medicine suddenly, as it can cause withdrawal symptoms like tremors, sweating, nausea, muscle pain, etc. Anxiety and other mood disorders affect how you feel, and it is always accompanied by major depressive disorder. The reasons behind it are mostly unknown. Sudden triggers like stress, trauma, etc can cause it. Epilepsy is a condition caused due to overactivity of the brain. Rivotril tablets help stabilise mood by lowering the excess activity of nerves in the brain.
Uses
- Seizure disorder
- Epilepsy
- Anxiety
- Panic disorder
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to any ingredient of this medicine
- If you have a severe liver disease
- If you are planning to get pregnant or are pregnant
- If you have narrow-angle glaucoma, an eye condition will increase the fluid pressure inside the eye.
- If you have any self-harming or suicidal thoughts
- If you have any history of medicine or alcohol abuse
- If you have any respiratory diseases, this medicine causes excess secretions
- If you want to drive or operate heavy machinery
Side effects
- Common side effects:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Memory problems
- Nervousness
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty speaking
- Increased salivation
- Serious side effects:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Difficulty in breathing
- Increased lung secretions
- Disclaimer - Most of these side effects do not require medical treatment, and they will disappear once you have adjusted to the dose. But, if any of these conditions persist for a long duration or you have any severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are taking any herbal or ayurvedic supplements like St john’s wort, herbal medicine that helps treat depression.
- You have a surgery or a dental procedure planned.
- You need to do something that requires steady focus; this medicine can cause difficulties with concentration.
Directions for Use
- Take the Rivotril tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot feel its effects.
- Do not break this 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 take if the package has been opened.
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Interactions with other medicines
- With this tablet, do not use opiates or narcotic painkillers like codeine, oxycodone, fentanyl, tramadol, etc. It can cause serious adverse effects.
- If you are using antibiotics, antifungals, antihistamines, inform your doctor, as the dose may need to be adjusted.
- If you use other sedatives or antidepressant medicines, their reactions can cause unwanted effects.
Interactions with food items
- Do not take the Rivotril tablet with alcohol. It can interfere with the effects of the medicine and increase the severity of side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, mood disorders, etc. You can have this tablet with or without food. But if you are experiencing any stomach issues, take it after eating food.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:RIVOTRIL
Manufacturer Name:ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
Address:<p>1. 16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Rivotril 0.5 MG Tablet (15) 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.
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