Medicine detail

Clonazepam

Used for: Seizure Disorders: Clonazepam tablets are useful alone or as an adjunct in the treatment of the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic, and myoclonic seizures. In patients with absence seizures (petit mal) who have failed to respond to succinimides, clonazepam tablets may be useful. Some loss of effect may occur during the course of clonazepam treatment (see PRECAUTIONS : Loss of Effect ).

Benzodiazepine Mental health and neurology ID 94
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Seizure Disorders: Clonazepam tablets are useful alone or as an adjunct in the treatment of the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic, and myoclonic seizures. In patients with absence seizures (petit mal) who have failed to respond to succinimides, clonazepam tablets may be useful. Some loss of effect may occur during the course of clonazepam treatment (see PRECAUTIONS : Loss of Effect ).

Active Ingredient

clonazepam

Chemical Name

clonazepam

Common Brands

Klonopin, Clonazepam

Generic / Alternate Names

clonazepam tablets, clonazepam ODT, CLONAZEPAM

Tracking Note

Track sedation, symptom response, dose timing, and taper instructions.

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