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Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

About CLOZAM 5MG TABLET

CLOZAM 5MG 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 5MG 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 5MG 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 5MG TABLET prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, CLOZAM 5MG TABLET calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety and induces sleep.

Take CLOZAM 5MG TABLET as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take CLOZAM 5MG TABLET 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 CLOZAM 5MG 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 5MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. CLOZAM 5MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take CLOZAM 5MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. CLOZAM 5MG 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 5MG TABLET if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take CLOZAM 5MG TABLET with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

Uses of CLOZAM 5MG TABLET

Epilepsy, Anxiety disorder

Medicinal Benefits

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

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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of CLOZAM 5MG TABLET

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

Drug Warnings

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

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: CLOZAM 5MG 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 5MG TABLET may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol while taking CLOZAM 5MG TABLET as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Do not take CLOZAM 5MG 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 5MG TABLET.

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

Habit Forming

Yes

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.

Special Advise

Do not take CLOZAM 5MG TABLET for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on CLOZAM 5MG TABLET.

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.

About CLOZAM 5MG TABLET

CLOZAM 5MG 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 5MG 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 5MG 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 5MG TABLET prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, CLOZAM 5MG TABLET calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety and induces sleep.

Take CLOZAM 5MG TABLET as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take CLOZAM 5MG TABLET 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 CLOZAM 5MG 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 5MG TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. CLOZAM 5MG TABLET is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take CLOZAM 5MG TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. CLOZAM 5MG 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 5MG TABLET if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take CLOZAM 5MG TABLET with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

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Composition

CLOBAZAM-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Nicholas Piramal India Limited

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of CLOZAM 5MG TABLET

Epilepsy, Anxiety disorder

Medicinal Benefits

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

Side Effects of CLOZAM 5MG TABLET

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

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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

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

Therapeutic Class

ANXIOLYTICS

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

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

Special Advise

Do not take CLOZAM 5MG TABLET for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on CLOZAM 5MG TABLET.

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.