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Clobium is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
The correct dosage of Clobium depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Clobium include Uncoordinated Body Movements. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Clobium can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Clobium are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Clobium has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Clobium's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Clobium can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Clobium in conditions like Drug Abuse. Other contraindications of Clobium have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Clobium may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Clobium, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Clobium is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Clobium safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Clobium. It is best to stop taking Clobium immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Clobium safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Clobium as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Clobium on the Kidneys?
Clobium is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Clobium on the Liver?
Clobium is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Clobium on the Heart?
You can take Clobium without any fear of damage to the heart.
Clobium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clobium unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clobium habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Clobium. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Clobium. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but avoid taking more than the amount of Clobium prescribed by your doctor.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Clobium works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clobium
Taking Clobium with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clobium
Taking Clobium with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, you can take Clobium with diazepam only on your doctor's advice because if both of these drugs are taken together then it can cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty in concentrating.
Yes, Clobium stop the seizure. It stops the seizure by slowing down the abnormal activity of the brain. Clobium can decrease the frequency of seizure episodes in people but it does not completely control them.
Clobium is a brand name of clobazam. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used mainly in the treatment of seizures, associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS). It is also used in anxiety, and schizophrenia (in combination with other treatments).
No, Clobium is not a sleeping pill because it is not used in the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). It contains clobazam which belongs to the class of medicine called benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used to treat seizure and anxiety.
Yes, you can take Clobium with promethazine only on your doctor's advice because taking these two drugs together might result in increased blood levels of promethazine which can lead to unpleasant side effects such as difficulty in breathing and increased sedation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Onfi® (clobazam)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 418