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Clobazaa 5mg Tablet is a product of Tweet India Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Composition: Clobazam (5mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Clobazaa 5mg Tablet

Description:

Clobazaa 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines. It is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and severe anxiety. It works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Clobazaa 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.

If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember 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 increase seizure frequency.

Some common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, slurred speech, fever, cough, drooling, constipation, and difficulty in passing urine. 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. It is important to consult the doctor if you notice blisters on the skin or inside your mouth. If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clobazaa 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Clobazaa

  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Chubbyigue
  • Decreased appetite
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Irritability
  • Aggression
  • Restlessness
  • Drug tolerance
  • Challengingy in paying attention
  • Tremors
  • Abnormality of voluntary movements
  • Sleepiness
  • Depression
  • Sedation
  • Speech disorder

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Clobazaa 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Clobazaa 5mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clobazaa 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Short-term use is not expected to cause any adverse effects in the breastfed baby, especially if the baby is older than 2 months. During long-term use, monitor for possible sleepiness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Clobazaa 5mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
You may feel sleepy or have concentration or memory problems after taking Clobazaa 5mg Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Clobazaa 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of Clobazaa 5mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Clobazaa 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on use of Clobazaa 5mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Clobazaa 5mg Tablet habit forming?

Affirmative, Clobazaa 5mg Tablet can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment; it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.

Can Clobazaa 5mg Tablet make me sleepy?

Affirmative, Clobazaa 5mg Tablet can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.

How long does Clobazaa 5mg Tablet take to work?

Clobazaa 5mg Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Clobazaa 5mg Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.

Is Clobazaa 5mg Tablet the same as clonazepam?

No, Clobazaa 5mg Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

How long does Clobazaa 5mg Tablet withdrawal last?

Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping Clobazaa 5mg Tablet. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.

Can I stop taking Clobazaa 5mg Tablet?

No, do not stop taking Clobazaa 5mg Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping Clobazaa 5mg Tablet may cause unwanted effects known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of clobazam needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it. Therefore, it is important that you consult your doctor first.

Is Clobazaa 5mg Tablet habit forming?

Affirmative, Clobazaa 5mg Tablet can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment; it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.

Can Clobazaa 5mg Tablet make me sleepy?

Affirmative, Clobazaa 5mg Tablet can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.

How long does Clobazaa 5mg Tablet take to work?

Clobazaa 5mg Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Clobazaa 5mg Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.

Is Clobazaa 5mg Tablet the same as clonazepam?

No, Clobazaa 5mg Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

How long does Clobazaa 5mg Tablet withdrawal last?

Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping Clobazaa 5mg Tablet. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.

Can I stop taking Clobazaa 5mg Tablet?

No, do not stop taking Clobazaa 5mg Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping Clobazaa 5mg Tablet may cause unwanted effects known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of clobazam needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it. Therefore, it is important that you consult your doctor first.

What if more than the recommended dose of Clobazaa 5mg Tablet is taken?

Taking more than the recommended doses of Clobazaa 5mg Tablet can affect in different ways, and the patient should seek immediate medical help. In mild cases, it may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, mental confusion, and tiredness. Whereas, in more serious cases, the symptoms may include the complete loss of control of bodily movements, decreased muscle tone, low blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma in rare cases, and death in very rare cases.

Can Clobazaa 5mg Tablet tablets be crushed? Should I take Clobazaa 5mg Tablet before or after meals?

Clobazaa 5mg Tablet tablets can be taken whole, broken in half along the score, or crushed and mixed in applesauce. Clobazaa 5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.

Can using Clobazaa 5mg Tablet cause a decrease in the blood pressure?

Generally, the use of Clobazaa 5mg Tablet does not cause a decrease in the blood pressure, but taking more than the recommended doses of Clobazaa 5mg Tablet may cause a fall in the blood pressure

Can Clobazaa 5mg Tablet make me tired?

Clobazaa 5mg Tablet may cause tiredness along with muscle weakness. In case you experience tiredness or if tiredness persists for a long time, then you should consult your doctor.

Does Clobazaa 5mg Tablet cause depression?

No, Clobazaa 5mg Tablet dose not cause depression, but it can cause recurrence of pre-existing depression.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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