Cloba 10 Tablet (Clobazam 10mg)

Cloba 10 Tablet

CLOBA 10MG TABLET belongs to a class of anxiolytic drugs called benzodiazepines (BZD) primarily used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. Also, CLOBA 10MG TABLET is used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness). Epilepsy (fits) is a disorder in which there is a sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry and excessive nervousness. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly.

CLOBA 10MG TABLET works by increasing the release of GABA (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-calming agent) in the brain by acting on GABA receptors. Thereby, CLOBA 10MG TABLET prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, CLOBA 10MG TABLET calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety and induces sleep.

Take CLOBA 10MG TABLET with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you how often you take CLOBA 10MG TABLET based on your medical condition. Some people may experience restlessness, irritability, drowsiness, constipation, aggressive behaviour, tiredness or breathing problems. Most of these side effects of CLOBA 10MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to CLOBA 10MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. CLOBA 10MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take CLOBA 10MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. CLOBA 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. Avoid taking CLOBA 10MG TABLET if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take CLOBA 10MG TABLET with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

Uses of Cloba 10 Tablet

Epilepsy, Anxiety disorder

Medicinal Benefits

CLOBA 10MG TABLET is an anxiolytic drug (reduces anxiety) that is used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. CLOBA 10MG TABLET prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, CLOBA 10MG TABLET calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety over a short period and induces sleep. Additionally, CLOBA 10MG TABLET can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness).

Dosage

Cloba 10 Tablet
Cloba 20mg Tablet
Cloba 5 Tablet
Cloba MT 10mg Tablet
Cloba MT 5mg Tablet
Cloba Suspension Supreme Banana
Clobator 5mg Tablet

Directions for Use

Use CLOBA 10MG TABLET exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Take CLOBA 10MG TABLET with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. If you have any difficulty swallowing, crush the tablet and mix it with apple sauce. If you are prescribed CLOBA 10MG TABLET in oral suspension form, shake the bottle well before use and take CLOBA 10MG TABLET with food or without food. Take CLOBA 10MG TABLET in doses as prescribed by a doctor with the help of an oral syringe.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cloba 10 Tablet

Like all medicines, CLOBA 10MG TABLET can cause some common side effects such as restlessness, irritability, drowsiness, constipation, aggressive behaviour, tiredness or breathing problems. Most of these side effects of CLOBA 10MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take CLOBA 10MG TABLET if you are known to be allergic to CLOBA 10MG TABLET. CLOBA 10MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take CLOBA 10MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. CLOBA 10MG TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. If you have depression, spinal or cerebellar ataxia (problems in controlling movements), hallucinations, delusions (misbelief), liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking CLOBA 10MG TABLET. Avoid taking CLOBA 10MG TABLET if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take CLOBA 10MG TABLET with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: CLOBA 10MG TABLET may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (nebivolol), pain killers (dihydrocodeine, morphine, codeine), antifungal drug (fluconazole), antipsychotics (pimozide, haloperidol, clozapine, chlorpromazine), sleeping pills (zolpidem), epilepsy or fits related drugs (phenytoin, clonazepam, carbamazepine, valproic acid, levetiracetam, lamotrigine, pregabalin), antidepressants (paroxetine, fluvoxamine, trazodone), antihistamines/antiallergics (diphenhydramine, chlorphenamine, promethazine), anti-anxiety drugs (lorazepam, diazepam, temazepam).

Drug-Food Interaction: CLOBA 10MG TABLET may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol while taking CLOBA 10MG TABLET as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Do not take CLOBA 10MG TABLET if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. If you have depression, spinal or cerebellar ataxia (problems in controlling movements), hallucinations, delusions (misbelief), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking CLOBA 10MG TABLET.