Clobazam Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Clobazam, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Clobazam brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Clobazam Pronunciation : KLO-buh-Zamm. ICD Code : Y47.5 Therapeutic Classification : Anxiolytics, Sedatives And HypnoticsBrand Names or Trade Names of Clobazam
India :
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 is Clobazam Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a benzodiazepine derivative, prescribed for seizure disorders.When should Clobazam not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with myasthaenia gravis, serious liver damage, sleeplessness, first trimester pregnancy, and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Clobazam?
Adult: PO- Adjunct in epilepsy; Anxiety- The recommended dose is 20-30 mg/day, up to 60 mg/day for severe conditions.How should Clobazam be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.What are the warnings and precautions for Clobazam?
• 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.
What are the side effects of Clobazam?
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.