clopz 0.50mg tablet md
Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
What is clopz 0.50mg tablet md used for?
This medicine contains Clonazepam (0.50mg) and is used to treat NEURO CNS. Enhances GABA-mediated inhibition by binding to benzodiazepine site on GABA-A receptors, increasing . Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Clonazepam
- Manufacturer: Snig Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 clopz 0.50mg tablet md Uses & Benefits
Panic disorder, seizure disorders (e.g., Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, myoclonic seizures), anxiety disorders, REM sleep behavior disorder.
Off-label uses: Bipolar disorder (mania), restless legs syndrome, tinnitus, stiff-person syndrome.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Clonazepam |
| Brand Name | Anxipam |
| Manufacturer | Snig Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Benzodiazepines |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25°C), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Enhances GABA-mediated inhibition by binding to benzodiazepine site on GABA-A receptors, increasing chloride ion conductance.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take clopz 0.50mg tablet md
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of clopz 0.50mg tablet md
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Major | Enhanced sedation and respiratory depression |
| Opioids | Major | Additive CNS depression, risk of respiratory depression |
| Ketoconazole | Major | Increased clonazepam levels due to CYP3A4 inhibition |
| Carbamazepine | Moderate | Decreased clonazepam levels due to CYP3A4 induction |
| Valproate | Moderate | Possible increased risk of absence seizures |
| Grapefruit juice | Minor | May increase clonazepam levels |
🚨 Major Interactions
- CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol, opioids, barbiturates)
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, ritonavir)
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin)
- Valproate
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Additive CNS depression; avoid alcohol.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines, severe hepatic impairment, narrow-angle glaucoma, respiratory insufficiency, myasthenia gravis.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; avoid breastfeeding or use with caution.
💊 Overdose Management
Supportive care; flumazenil as antidote (use with caution due to risk of seizures).
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; do not double dose.
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