Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Clonazepam(0.25mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet Md
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Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD 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.
Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, depression and impaired coordination. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts.
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.
Pharmacokinetics: 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 Epizam
Depression
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Impaired coordination
Memory impairment
Narrow-angle Glaucoma. Clonazepam being a BZD drug is generally contraindicated in acute closed-angle glaucoma. ...
Significant Liver Disease. The liver extensively metabolizes clonazepam. ...
Hypersensitivity to Drug or Components of the Formulation.
Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD 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 Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD.
Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD 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.
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.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: orlistat, sodium oxybate. The risk of serious side effects (such as slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/dizziness) may be increased if this medication is taken with other products that may also cause drowsiness or breathing problems.
Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD, 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. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD a sleeping pill?
Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD 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 Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD?
Yes, Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD 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 Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.
Q. For how long should I take Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD?
The duration of treatment with Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD 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 Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD and alcohol together?
No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Epizam 0.25mg Tablet MD 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.
