About Clozam 10 Tablet
CLOZAM 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, CLOZAM 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.
CLOZAM 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, CLOZAM 10MG TABLET prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, CLOZAM 10MG TABLET calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety and induces sleep.
Take CLOZAM 10MG TABLET with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you how often you take CLOZAM 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 CLOZAM 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 CLOZAM 10MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. CLOZAM 10MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take CLOZAM 10MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. CLOZAM 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 CLOZAM 10MG TABLET if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take CLOZAM 10MG TABLET with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.
Uses of Clozam 10 Tablet
Epilepsy, Anxiety disorder
Medicinal Benefits
CLOZAM 10MG TABLET is an anxiolytic drug (reduces anxiety) that is used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. CLOZAM 10MG TABLET prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, CLOZAM 10MG TABLET calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety over a short period and induces sleep. Additionally, CLOZAM 10MG TABLET can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness).
Dosage
Clozam 5 Tablet
Clozam 10 Tablet
Directions for Use
Use CLOZAM 10MG TABLET exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Take CLOZAM 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 CLOZAM 10MG TABLET in oral suspension form, shake the bottle well before use and take CLOZAM 10MG TABLET with food or without food. Take CLOZAM 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 Clozam 10 Tablet
Like all medicines, CLOZAM 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 CLOZAM 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 CLOZAM 10MG TABLET if you are known to be allergic to CLOZAM 10MG TABLET. CLOZAM 10MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take CLOZAM 10MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. CLOZAM 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 CLOZAM 10MG TABLET. Avoid taking CLOZAM 10MG TABLET if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take CLOZAM 10MG TABLET with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: CLOZAM 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: CLOZAM 10MG TABLET may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol while taking CLOZAM 10MG TABLET as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Do not take CLOZAM 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 CLOZAM 10MG TABLET.
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