drug study - clonazepam
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Drug Action Indication Contraindication Dosage Side Effects Nursing Responsibilities
Generic Name:Clonazepam
Brand Name:Klonopin
-Probably facilitates the effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA.
-Lennox-Gaustat syndrome, atypical absence seizures, akinetic and mycolonic seizures.-Panic disorder-Acute manic episodes of bipolar disorder-Adjunct treatment for schizophrenia-Periodic leg movements during sleep-Parkinsonian dysarthria
-Use cautiously in patients with mixed type seizures because drug may cause generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
-Use cautiously in children and in patients with chronic respiratory disease or open-angle glaucoma.
-Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to benzodiazepines and in those with significant hepatic disease or acute angle closure glaucoma.
Adult:1.5 mg P.O daily in three divided doses.
Children:0.01 to 0.03 mg P.O daily in two or three divided doses.
-Drowsiness-Abnormal eye movements-Anorexia-Dysuria-Leukopenia-Shortness of breath-Skin rashes
-Watch for behavioral disturbances esp. in children.
-Don’t stop drug abruptly because this may worsen seizures. Call prescriber at once if adverse reactions develop.
-Assess elderly patient’s response closely.
-Monitor patient for oversedation.
-Monitor CBC and liver function tests.
-Withdrawal symptoms are similar to those of barbiturates
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