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Clobazam

Latest prescription information about Clobazam. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Clobazam
Pronunciation : KLO-buh-Zamm.
Therapeutic Classification : Anxiolytics, Sedatives And Hypnotics
ICD Code : Y47.5
Trade Name(s): 
India- Aedon, Bazzy 5, Cloba, Clobaday, Clobastar, Clobator, Clodus, Clozam, Czam, Epizam, Frisium, Lobatric, Lobazam, Risure, Sloba, Solzam, Zac.
International- Anxibloc, Apo-Clobazam, Asabium, Calm, Castilium, Clob, Clobam, Clobamax, Clobazam OGB Dexa, Clobium, Clozam, Cosium, Danium, Detens, Ebazam, Frisium, Grifoclobam, Karidium, Keolax, Lozam, Mystan, Nebium, Noanxit, Noiafren, Prezium, Proclozam, Tensnil, Tranquil, Urbanol, Urbanil, Venium.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) :  This medication is a benzodiazepine derivative, prescribed for seizure disorders. 
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with myasthaenia gravis, serious liver damage, sleeplessness, first trimester pregnancy, and hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category D : There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.

Dosage & When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- Adjunct in epilepsy; Anxiety- The recommended dose is 20-30 mg/day, up to 60 mg/day for severe conditions.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
Warnings and Precautions : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver impairment, alcoholism, obesity, respiratory disease, depression, severe muscle weakness, increased eye pressure, elderly, during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
* It may cause dizziness or drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
* Avoid abrupt withdrawal.
* Avoid alcohol consumption.
Side Effects : 
Central Nervous System - Drowsiness, fatigue, tiredness, loss of coordination, depression, tremor, headache, confusion, dizziness and drowsiness.
Miscellaneous - Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, rash, swelling and trouble in breathing.
Other Precautions : 
* Avoid excess or less dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at controlled room temperature (15-30°C).

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Member Comments ( 2 )
my grandson is having pety marles frequently but becos scans show no disturbance on brain will not prescribe medication please help this can not be ignored
(Posted by annecaygill, United Kingdom Date : 11/10/2012 )
Sir I am taking clobazam 10mg BD for chronic anxiety; along with escitalopram n metoprolol. I am producing rapid dependence on cloba. It does not work anymore. Plz help?? I have tried alprax n lonazep but left due to development of tolerance in 4 months.
(Posted by Dr M V S Sekhon, India Date : 7/8/2008 )

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