adobe 5mg tablet - Clobazam (5mg) medicine

Adobe 5mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

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๐Ÿญ Solvate Laboratries Pvt Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 26, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
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SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 26, 2026

What is adobe 5mg tablet used for?

Adobe 5mg Tablet contains Clobazam, a benzodiazepine used to treat epilepsy and anxiety. It works by enhancing the effect of GABA, a neurotransmitter that calms the brain, reducing seizure activity and anxiety. It is typically taken twice daily. Common side effects include drowsiness and dizziness.

  • Generic Name: Clobazam
  • Manufacturer: Solvate Laboratries Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š adobe 5mg tablet Uses & Benefits

Adjunctive therapy for epilepsy (Lennox-Gastaut syndrome), anxiety disorders.

Off-label uses: Status epilepticus (IV formulation), catamenial epilepsy, panic disorder.

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Clobazam
Brand NameAdobe 10mg Tablet
ManufacturerSolvate Laboratries Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
Action ClassBenzodiazepines
Route of AdministrationOral.
StorageStore at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF), protect from light and moisture.
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed after oral administration; peak plasma concentrations achieved within 1-4 hours.
DistributionWidely distributed; crosses blood-brain barrier; volume of distribution approximately 1 L/kg.
Protein BindingApproximately 80-90% bound to plasma proteins.
MetabolismExtensively metabolized in the liver via CYP3A4 to active metabolite N-desmethylclobazam.
Half-LifeClobazam: 36-42 hours; N-desmethylclobazam: 71-82 hours.
ExcretionPrimarily renal (87% as metabolites, 2% unchanged); fecal (11%).
BioavailabilityApproximately 90%.
Onset of Action30-60 minutes.
Peak Plasma Time1-4 hours.
Duration of Action12-24 hours.

How It Works

Binds to benzodiazepine site on GABA-A receptors, enhancing GABAergic inhibition.

Mechanism Steps

1Clobazam binds to benzodiazepine site on GABA-A receptor.
2Enhances affinity of GABA for receptor.
3Increases frequency of chloride channel opening.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take adobe 5mg tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of adobe 5mg tablet

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Sedation
  • Dizziness
  • Ataxia
  • Fatigue

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Respiratory depression
  • Paradoxical reactions (agitation, aggression)
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Dependence/withdrawal seizures

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Blood dyscrasias
  • Hepatic failure
  • Angioedema

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Alcohol Major Increased sedation and risk of respiratory depression
Valproic Acid Moderate Increased clobazam levels, risk of toxicity
Cimetidine Moderate Increased clobazam levels
Phenytoin Moderate Altered phenytoin levels

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, opioids)
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
  • CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., carbamazepine)

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Antihistamines
  • Antipsychotics
  • MAOIs

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Caffeine
  • Oral contraceptives

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

Grapefruit juice may increase clobazam levels.

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

Additive CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low
Pregnancy
Category A

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines, severe hepatic impairment, narrow-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, respiratory insufficiency.

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Liver function tests, CBC, renal function, signs of CNS depression, tolerance/dependence.

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution; monitor infant for sedation.

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Supportive care; flumazenil as antidote (caution in mixed overdoses).

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 26, 2026

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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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