Clobazam (Clobazam)
Overview of Clobazam
Clobazam is antiepileptic drug. Clobazam is less sedative. Chemically Clobazam is 7-chloro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-1H-1, 5-benzodiazipine-2, 4(3H, 5H)-dione. A minor tranquilizer.
Indication of Clobazam
Clobazam is primarily indicated in conditions like Adjunct in epilepsy, Anxiety states in psychotic disorders, Epilepsy, Primary anxiety, Sleep disturbances, Suppression of transplant rejection.
Contraindication of Clobazam
No data regarding the contra indications of Clobazam is available.
Side Effects of Clobazam
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Clobazam, which give rise to further complications include Drug dependence.,Clobazam produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Blood dyscrasias. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Clobazam therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Clobazam include Emesis, Muscular weakness.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Clobazam are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Weakness, Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Ataxia, Nausea, Dry mouth, Light headedness, Paradoxical effects, Amnesia, Dry mouth, dizziness, Ataxia.
Precautions of Clobazam
Clobazam should be used with caution in patients with acute respiratory depression, respiratory insufficiency, pregnancy and lactation, withdraw gradually.