Clobium 5mg Tablet

Explore detailed information about Clobium 5mg Tablet, a medication containing Clobazam (5mg) from the trusted Icon Life Sciences brand. Discover its primary uses for Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures,Treatment of Severe anxiety and delve deeper into its specific details to understand how Clobium 5mg Tablet can play a role in your health and well-being. Add it to your wishlist or compare it with other products.

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Salt Combination: Clobazam (5mg)
Brand: Icon Life Sciences
Uses: Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures,Treatment of Severe anxiety

Description

Clobium 5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as benzodiazepines
It is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and severe anxiety
It works by suppressing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain
Clobium 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food
However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body
Take Clobium 5mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming.
If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase seizure frequency.
Some common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, slurred speech, fever, cough, drooling, constipation, and difficulty in passing urine
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
It is important to consult the doctor if you notice blisters on the skin or inside your mouth
If you have been taking this medicine for a long time then regular monitoring of blood and liver functions may be required.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Clobium 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clobium 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on use of Clobium 5mg Tablet in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Clobium 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clobium 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Limited information is available on the use of Clobium 5mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Clobium 5mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^You may feel sleepy or have concentration or memory problems after taking Clobium 5mg Tablet and this may affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Clobium 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.^Short-term use is not expected to cause any adverse effects in the breastfed baby, especially if the baby is older than 2 months. During long-term use, monitor for possible sleepiness.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Clobium 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: Clobium 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	Benzodiazepines
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	Yes
Chemical Class:	Benzodiazepines Derivative

Uses of Clobium 5mg Tablet

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures Clobium 5mg Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures (fits)
It can also help reduce symptoms of seizures, such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety
This medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving)
It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures
Therefore, do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to
Missing doses may trigger a seizure
In Treatment of Severe anxiety Clobium 5mg Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry
It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and irritability
Therefore, it helps one to go about their daily activities more easily and be more productive
Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well
Stopping it suddenly can cause serious problems; so, do not stop taking it without discussing with the doctor.