Manufacturer: Dr. Johns Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Clonazepam(0.25mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Catier 0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency and can cause nausea, anxiety, flu-like symptoms, and muscle pain.
Clonazepam is a potent anticonvulsant 1,4-benzodiazepine that controls some types of myoclonus. Its primary mode of action is to facilitate GABAergic transmission in the brain by a direct effect on benzodiazepine receptors.
Clonazepam is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration. The absolute bioavailability of clonazepam is about 90%. Maximum plasma concentrations of clonazepam are reached within 1 to 4 hours after oral administration. Clonazepam is approximately 85% bound to plasma proteins.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Catier
Depression
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Impaired coordination
Memory impairment
porphyria.
suicidal thoughts.
alcohol intoxication.
drug abuse.
depression.
wide-angle glaucoma.
closed angle glaucoma.
asthma.
Catier 0.25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Catier 0.25mg Tablet.
Catier 0.25mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Its primary indications are acute management of epilepsy and acute treatment of non-convulsive status epilepticus (complex partial seizures or absence seizures). It is also very effective in controlling the minor motor seizures of childhood, particularly petit mal absences, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, and infantile spasm.
acute alcohol intoxication.
closed-angle glaucoma.
drug dependence.
respiratory depression.
seizures.
renal/liver disease.
suicidal tendency.
depression.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Catier 0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Catier 0.25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience worsen anxiety, depression angry, or violent behavior and mania while taking this medicine.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Catier 0.25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Catier 0.25mg Tablet a sleeping pill?
Catier 0.25mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and is used to treat anxiety, stop seizures (fits) or relax tense muscles. This can also help relieve difficulty sleeping (insomnia), and is usually prescribed for a short period of time, if used to treat sleeping problems. You should take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor.
Q. Does Catier 0.25mg Tablet cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Catier 0.25mg Tablet?
Yes, Catier 0.25mg Tablet causes drowsiness very commonly. It also causes forgetfulness and affects muscular function which may adversely affect your ability to drive. Sometimes, drowsiness persists even on the following day. So, in case Catier 0.25mg Tablet makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.
Q. For how long should I take Catier 0.25mg Tablet?
The duration of treatment with Catier 0.25mg Tablet is mainly as short as possible. Your doctor will evaluate you after 4 weeks of treatment in order to assess the need for continuation of treatment, especially if you do not have any symptoms. Before taking you off this medicine, your doctor may gradually decrease your dose to prevent any withdrawal side effects. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
Q. Is it safe to take Catier 0.25mg Tablet and alcohol together?
No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Catier 0.25mg Tablet since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Catier 0.25mg Tablet with alcohol may make you sleepy and your breathing may become so shallow that you may not wake up. This may even lead to death.
Q. Is Catier 0.25mg Tablet addictive?
People taking Catier 0.25mg Tablet in high doses or for a long term may become addicted to it. Also, people with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to Catier 0.25mg Tablet. Therefore, Catier 0.25mg Tablet should be taken for the shortest possible time and in the lowest effective dose.
Q. Can I stop taking Catier 0.25mg Tablet if I start feeling better?
No, do not stop taking Catier 0.25mg Tablet suddenly as you may experience withdrawal effects like depression, nervousness, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, sweating, upset stomach or diarrhea. Stopping it suddenly may even bring back the symptoms and make them harder to treat. You may also experience mood changes, anxiety, restlessness and changes in sleep patterns. These effects may occur even after taking low doses for a short period of time.
Q. Are there any foods we need to avoid while taking Catier 0.25mg Tablet?
Yes, you should avoid taking foods containing caffeine such as tea, coffee, chocolates etc., while taking Catier 0.25mg Tablet. This is because caffeine stimulates your brain and Catier 0.25mg Tablet calms the brain. So, taking too much caffeine can affect the calming ability of this medicine and worsen your condition. Also, you should avoid taking alcohol while on treatment with Catier 0.25mg Tablet. Alcohol can cause excessive sleepiness and make you more drowsy and inattentive. Talk to your doctor if you have any other doubts regarding your diet while taking Catier 0.25mg Tablet.
