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CLOBAZAM-5MG

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About Clobium 5 mg Suspension

Clobium 5 mg Suspension belongs to a class of anxiolytic drugs called benzodiazepines (BZD) primarily used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. Also, Clobium 5 mg Suspension 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.

Clobium 5 mg Suspension 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, Clobium 5 mg Suspension prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Clobium 5 mg Suspension calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety and induces sleep.

Take Clobium 5 mg Suspension as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Clobium 5 mg Suspension based on your medical condition. Some people may experience restlessness, irritability, drowsiness, constipation, aggressive behavior, tiredness or breathing problems. Most of these side effects of Clobium 5 mg Suspension 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 Clobium 5 mg Suspension or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Clobium 5 mg Suspension is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take Clobium 5 mg Suspension if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Clobium 5 mg Suspension 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 Clobium 5 mg Suspension if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take Clobium 5 mg Suspension with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

Uses of Clobium 5 mg Suspension

Epilepsy, Anxiety disorder

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. If you have any difficulty swallowing, crush the tablet and mix it with apple sauce. Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use and take it with food or without food. Take it in doses as prescribed by a doctor with the help of an oral syringe.

Medicinal Benefits

Clobium 5 mg Suspension is an anxiolytic drug (reduces anxiety) that is used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. Clobium 5 mg Suspension prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Clobium 5 mg Suspension calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety over a short period and induces sleep. Additionally, Clobium 5 mg Suspension can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness).

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Clobium 5 mg Suspension

  • Restlessness
  • Irritability
  • Drowsiness
  • Constipation
  • Aggressive behaviour
  • Tiredness
  • Breathing problems

Drug Warnings

Do not take Clobium 5 mg Suspension if you are known to be allergic to Clobium 5 mg Suspension . Clobium 5 mg Suspension is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take Clobium 5 mg Suspension if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Clobium 5 mg Suspension 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 Clobium 5 mg Suspension . Avoid taking Clobium 5 mg Suspension if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take Clobium 5 mg Suspension with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a regular sleep pattern.
  • Maintain a low-carbohydrate and high-fat diet which includes seafood, avocado, cheese, coconut oil, eggs, poultry and meat, olive oil, berries, butter, cream, dark chocolate, nuts and seeds as it helps to reduce fits.
  • Do regular exercise and maintain a healthy body weight.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

ANXIOLYTICS

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FAQs

No, you are not recommended to take Clobium 5 mg Suspension with opioids as co-administration of these medicines may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death. However, before using Clobium 5 mg Suspension with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dosage may be adjusted accordingly to use safely.

No, you are not recommended to consume alcohol with Clobium 5 mg Suspension as it may increase the risk of side effects. Also, if you ever had alcohol dependence, avoid taking Clobium 5 mg Suspension as it may increase the risk of dependence on Clobium 5 mg Suspension .

No, Clobium 5 mg Suspension is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the second and third trimesters as it may cause adverse effects in the baby such as cleft lip, changes in heart rate, movements, muscle weakness, breathing problems, drowsiness or drop in body temperature. Clobium 5 mg Suspension may cause withdrawal symptoms such as shaking or nervous excitement in the baby if taken during late pregnancy. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Clobium 5 mg Suspension .

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Clobium 5 mg Suspension without consulting your doctor as it may cause depression, anxiety, confusion, difficulty in sleeping and loss of appetite. Therefore, take Clobium 5 mg Suspension for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Clobium 5 mg Suspension , please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.

Yes, Clobium 5 mg Suspension may cause mental or physical dependence if used for a prolonged time. Therefore, take Clobium 5 mg Suspension only in dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

No, Clobium 5 mg Suspension does not cure epilepsy. Clobium 5 mg Suspension only helps in controlling seizures (fits). There is no cure for epilepsy but treatment at an early stage can make a huge difference as prolonged or uncontrolled fits may result in brain damage.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LORAZEPAM
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • DIAZEPAM
  • LEVETIRACETAM
  • LAMOTRIGINE
  • PREGABALIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CETIRIZINE
  • NEBIVOLOL
  • DIHYDROCODEINE
  • MORPHINE
  • CODEINE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • PIMOZIDE
  • HALOPERIDOL
  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • CLOZAPINE
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • VALPROIC ACID
  • PAROXETINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • TRAZODONE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CHLORPHENIRAMINE
  • PROMETHAZINE
  • TEMAZEPAM

Special Advise

Do not take Clobium 5 mg Suspension for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on Clobium 5 mg Suspension .

Disease/Condition Glossary

Epilepsy (fits): A neurological disorder in which there is a sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain causing periods of unusual sensations, behavior, abnormal activity of the brain, and loss of awareness at times. Epilepsy can be treated by using anti-epileptic drugs, a special ketogenic diet, small electrical devices, or surgery.

Anxiety disorder: It 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.

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