This medication is a benzodiazepine derivative, prescribed for seizure disorders.
Contraindicated in patients with myasthaenia gravis, serious liver damage, sleeplessness, first trimester pregnancy, and hypersensitivity.
Adult: PO- Adjunct in epilepsy; Anxiety- The recommended dose is 20-30 mg/day, up to 60 mg/day for severe conditions.
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.
• 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.
• 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.
Avoid excess or less dosage.
Store it at controlled room temperature (15-30°C).
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