CLONAZ 2
Tablet
Dose Type
Clonazepam 2mg
Generic Name
Nepal Pharmaceuticals Laboratory Pvt. Ltd. (NPL)
Manufactured By
Information
CLONAZ 2 is brand name of Clonazepam 2mg. It is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and anxiety disorder. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.
Therapeutic Class
Benzodiazepine
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food but it is better to take at a fixed time. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
Clonazepam enhances the activity of the inhibitory neurotransmitter Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the central nervous system to give its anticonvulsant, skeletal muscle relaxant, and anxiolytic effects.
Uses
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Treatment of Anxiety disorder
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Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to this medicine
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem, heart problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- It may cause dizziness or drowsiness so avoid any activity that requires concentration unless you know how the medicine acts on you.
- Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen the side effects.
- Inform your doctor if you experience worsen anxiety, depression angry, or violent behavior and mania while taking this medicine.