Clonazepam

• Anticonvulsants
• Benzodiazepines
• ATC:N03AE01

• Antelepsin
• Antilepsin
• Chlonazepam
• Cloazepam
• Clonazepamum
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C₁₅H₁₀ClN₃O₃

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/clonaz.htm

L. H. Sternbach et al.; J. Med. Chem. 6,261 (1963)

315.711 g/mol

236.5 - 238.5 ^oC

<0.1 mg/mL

Solid

2.722

Tablet

Used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of the Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic and myoclonic seizures.

Clonazepam, a benzodiazepine, is used primarily as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of absence seizures, petit mal variant seizures (Lennox-Gastaut syndrome), akinetic and myoclonic seizures, and nocturnal myoclonus.

Clonazepam is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration. The absolute bioavailability of clonazepam is about 90%.

Somnolence, confusion, coma, and diminished reflexes

Clonazepam is used for the treatment of seizures. Notify your physician if you
are pregnant or nursing. This medication may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or
blurred vision; use caution while driving or operating hazardous machinery.
Do not take any other sedating drugs or drink alcohol while taking clonazepam.
Do not change the dose or stop taking clonazepam without talking with your physician.
This medication may be habit forming. Seizures or withdrawal symptoms may occur after
you stop taking it. This medication should be taken with meals to avoid stomach upset.

Humans and other mammals