Manufacturer: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Clonazepam(1mg)
Vial of 1 Injection
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Lonazep 1mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. It has a high potential of habit forming, so the dosage should be strictly adhered to. 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. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may cause nausea and anxiety. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.
Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, depression, impaired coordination, and altered walking. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
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 Lonazep
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.
Lonazep 1mg Injection 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 Lonazep 1mg Injection.
Lonazep 1mg Injection 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.
Clonazepam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. It's used to control seizures or fits due to epilepsy, involuntary muscle spasms, panic disorder and sometimes restless legs syndrome. Clonazepam is available on prescription only.
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.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Lonazep 1mg Injection, 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Is Lonazep 1mg Injection a sleeping pill?
Lonazep 1mg Injection 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 Lonazep 1mg Injection cause sleepiness? If yes, then should I stop driving while taking Lonazep 1mg Injection?
Yes, Lonazep 1mg Injection 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 Lonazep 1mg Injection makes you sleepy and affects your alertness, you should avoid driving.
Q. For how long should I take Lonazep 1mg Injection?
The duration of treatment with Lonazep 1mg Injection 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 Lonazep 1mg Injection and alcohol together?
No, it is not at all recommended to take alcohol with Lonazep 1mg Injection since it can cause breathing problems, sleepiness and heart problems. Taking Lonazep 1mg Injection 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.
