Clobazam
Therapeutic Group
Psycholeptics (Antipsychotic, Anxiolytic/Hypnotic)Indication Dosage
Clobazam is a medication that is used to help people who have a type of seizure disorder called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It can help reduce the number of seizures in individuals with this condition, making it easier for them to lead a more normal and comfortable life.
Anxiety (short-term Use):
- Adult: 20-30 Mg Daily In Divided Doses, Alternatively 20-30 Mg Once Daily, Dose To Be Taken At Bedtime; Increased If Necessary Up To 60 Mg Daily In Divided doses, Dose Only Increased In Severe Anxiety, For Debilitated Patients, Use Elderlydose
- Elderly: 10-20 Mg Daily
Adjunct In Epilepsy:
- Adult: 20-30 Mg Daily, Then Increased If Necessary Upto 60 Mg Daily
- Children 6-17 Yrs: Initially 5 Mg Daily, Dose To Be increased If Necessary At Intervals Of 5 Days, Maintenance 0.3-1 Mg/kg Daily, Daily Doses Of Up To30 Mg May Be Given As A Single Dose At Bedtime, Higherdoses Should Be Divided; Maximum 60 Mg Per Day
Content
- Tab 10mg: Clobazam 10mg.
Pregnancy
Contraindicated
Stability
- Benzodiazepine
Contra Indications
- Chronic Psychosis, Obsessional States, Phobic States, Respiratory Depression, Hyperkinesis, Severe Hepatic Impairment. Not Recommended For Use Alone To Treat Anxiety Associated With Depression
Precautions
- Chronic Psychosis, Obsessional States, Phobic States, Respiratory Depression, Hyperkinesis, Severe Hepatic Impairment. Not Recommended For Use Alone To Treat Anxiety Associated With Depression
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Amnesia
- Ataxia
- Headache
- Confusion
- Dependence
- Drowsiness
- Lightheadedness
- Muscle Weakness
- Paradoxical Increase In Aggression
- Changes In Libido
- Dizziness
- Dysarthria
- Gi Disturbances
- Gynaecomastia
- Hypotension
- Incontinence
- Salivation Changes
- Slurred Speech
- Tremor
- Urinary Retention
- Vertigo
- Visual Disturbances.
- Rare: Apnoea
- Blood Disorders
- Respiratory Depression
- Skin Reactions