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Lobazam 2.5 Tablet is a product of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Composition: Clobazam (2.5mg)

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All Details About Lobazam 2.5 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lobazam 2.5 Tablet

Description:

Lobazam 2.5 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.

Lobazam 2.5 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. Lobazam 2.5 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 Lobazam

  • 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. Lobazam 2.5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lobazam 2.5 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lobazam 2.5 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
Lobazam 2.5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
You may feel sleepy or have concentration or memory problems after taking Lobazam 2.5 Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lobazam 2.5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of Lobazam 2.5 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Lobazam 2.5 Tablet in patients with liver disease.
Limited information is available on use of Lobazam 2.5 Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Lobazam 2.5 Tablet habit forming?

Affirmative, Lobazam 2.5 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 Lobazam 2.5 Tablet make me sleepy?

Affirmative, Lobazam 2.5 Tablet can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.

How long does Lobazam 2.5 Tablet take to work?

Lobazam 2.5 Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Lobazam 2.5 Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.

Is Lobazam 2.5 Tablet the same as clonazepam?

No, Lobazam 2.5 Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

How long does Lobazam 2.5 Tablet withdrawal last?

Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping Lobazam 2.5 Tablet. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.

Can I stop taking Lobazam 2.5 Tablet?

No, do not stop taking Lobazam 2.5 Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping Lobazam 2.5 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 Lobazam 2.5 Tablet habit forming?

Affirmative, Lobazam 2.5 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 Lobazam 2.5 Tablet make me sleepy?

Affirmative, Lobazam 2.5 Tablet can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.

How long does Lobazam 2.5 Tablet take to work?

Lobazam 2.5 Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Lobazam 2.5 Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.

Is Lobazam 2.5 Tablet the same as clonazepam?

No, Lobazam 2.5 Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.

How long does Lobazam 2.5 Tablet withdrawal last?

Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping Lobazam 2.5 Tablet. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.

Can I stop taking Lobazam 2.5 Tablet?

No, do not stop taking Lobazam 2.5 Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping Lobazam 2.5 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 Lobazam 2.5 Tablet is taken?

Taking more than the recommended doses of Lobazam 2.5 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 Lobazam 2.5 Tablet tablets be crushed? Should I take Lobazam 2.5 Tablet before or after meals?

Lobazam 2.5 Tablet tablets can be taken whole, broken in half along the score, or crushed and mixed in applesauce. Lobazam 2.5 Tablet can be taken with or without food.

Can using Lobazam 2.5 Tablet cause a decrease in the blood pressure?

Generally, the use of Lobazam 2.5 Tablet does not cause a decrease in the blood pressure, but taking more than the recommended doses of Lobazam 2.5 Tablet may cause a fall in the blood pressure

Can Lobazam 2.5 Tablet make me tired?

Lobazam 2.5 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 Lobazam 2.5 Tablet cause depression?

No, Lobazam 2.5 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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