Epnil 22mg
Tablet
Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epnil 2. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Epnil 2 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in s... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Epnil 2 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not ha... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Epnil 2 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Epnil 2 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Epnil 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Epnil 2 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epnil 2 may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Epnil 2 is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures), panic and anxiety disorder. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activi... View More
Uses of Epnil 2
- Anxiety disorder
- Epilepsy/Seizures
Side effects of Epnil 2
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Impaired coordination
How to use Epnil 2
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Epnil 2 may be taken with ... View More
How Epnil 2 works
Epnil 2 is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of th... View More
What if you forget to take Epnil 2?
If you miss a dose of Epnil 2, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your r... View More
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you experience worsen anxiety, depression angry, or violent behavior and mania while taking this medicine.
- Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremo... View More
Indication
Epilepsy, Anxiety disorders, Panic disorder, Status epilepticus, Social phobia, Migraines, Parasomnia, Restless legs syndrome, Rapid eye movement, Behav... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Epilepsy Adult: Initially, 1 mg given at night for 4 days, gradually increased over 2-4 wk. Maintenance: 4-8 mg/day. Max: 20 mg/day. Elderly: In... View More
Child Dose
Oral Epilepsy Child: <10 yr or <30 kg: Initially, 0.01-0.03 mg/kg/day but not to exceed 0.05 mg/kg/day given in 2 or 3 divided doses. May be increased... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines, acute pulmonary insufficiency, acute narrow angle glaucoma.
Mode of Action
Clonazepam reduces the nerve transmission in the motor cortex which suppresses the spike and wave discharge in absence seizures. Its mechanism is believ... View More
Precaution
Neonates, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, hepatic/renal dysfunction, porphyria, elderly; pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: Excreted in breast milk... View More
Side Effect
>10% Somnolence (37%) 1-10% Abnormal coordination (5-10%),Ataxia (5-10%),Depression (5-10%),Dizziness (5-10%),Fatigue (5-10%),Memory impairment (5-... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Klonopin in pregnant women; available human data on risk of teratogenicity are inconclus... View More
Interaction
Additive depressant effect w/ TCAs, MAOIs, sedative and hypnotics, barbiturates, anxiolytics, antipsychotics, opiate agonists. May increase serum phenyt... View More
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