Clobazam is present in this medicinal formula which is a benzodiazepine derivative that is primarily effective in managing anxiety or seizure disorders It controls epileptic seizures by calming the patient and inhibiting the actions of neurotransmitters in the brain
Use with caution in individuals with liver disease.
Consult your doctor regarding alcohol consumption.
No specific warnings against driving.
Adjust dosage as necessary in patients with Kidney impairment.
Clobazam enhances the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) by binding to the GABA-A receptor. It stabilizes the membrane of neurons by hyperpolarizing them which reduces excitability and reduces anxiety and convulsions.
The heart and blood arteries are impacted by hypertension, or high blood pressure, angina, or other cardiovascular illnesses, which can influence blood flow and overall cardiovascular health.
Yes, Clobator can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.
Clobator tablets can be taken whole, broken in half along the score, or crushed and mixed in applesauce. Clobator can be taken with or without food.
No, Clobator and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
No, do not stop taking Clobator even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping Clobator may cause unwanted effects known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of clobazam needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it. Therefore, it is important that you consult your doctor first.
Yes, Clobator can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.
Clobator is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Clobator reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.
No, Clobator dose not cause depression, but it can cause recurrence of pre-existing depression.
Clobator may cause tiredness along with muscle weakness. In case you experience tiredness or if tiredness persists for a long time, then you should consult your doctor.
Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping Clobator. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.
Taking more than the recommended doses of Clobator can affect in different ways, and the patient should seek immediate medical help. In mild cases, it may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, mental confusion, and tiredness. Whereas, in more serious cases, the symptoms may include the complete loss of control of bodily movements, decreased muscle tone, low blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma in rare cases, and death in very rare cases.
Generally, the use of Clobator does not cause a decrease in the blood pressure, but taking more than the recommended doses of Clobator may cause a fall in the blood pressure
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