food interaction for Clobaday Tablet

alcohol interaction for Clobaday Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Clobaday Tablet

lactation interaction for Clobaday Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Clobaday 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Clobaday 20mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Clobaday 20mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clobaday 20mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Clobaday 20mg Tablet

Clobazam(20mg)

Clobaday tablet uses

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How clobaday tablet works

Clobaday 20mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Common side effects of clobaday tablet

Constipation, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Sleepiness, Confusion, Depression, Dizziness, Double vision, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Sedation, Speech disorder, Decreased appetite, Irritability, Aggression, Restlessness, Drug tolerance, Difficulty in paying attention, Tremors, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Abnormal behavior, Anxiety, Delusion, Nightmares, Loss of libido, Emotional lability, Memory loss, Rash, Weight gain, Fall, Drug dependence, Psychotic disorder, Suicidal ideation, Cognitive disorder, Impaired consciousness, Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement), Abnormal gait, Respiratory depression, Photosensitivity, Urticaria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Muscle spasm

SUBSTITUTES FOR Clobaday Tablet

22 Substitutes
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    Sanofi India Ltd
    Rs. 40.40/Tablet
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  • Cloba 20mg Tablet
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    Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 31/Tablet
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    Rs. 320
    pay 156% more per Tablet
  • Lobazam 20mg Tablet
    (10 tablets in strip)
    Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
    Rs. 28.20/Tablet
    Tablet
    Rs. 291
    pay 133% more per Tablet
  • Clobator 20mg Tablet
    (10 tablets in strip)
    Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 11.10/Tablet
    Tablet
    Rs. 115
    save 8% more per Tablet
  • Oresta 20mg Tablet
    (10 tablets in strip)
    Arinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 15.60/Tablet
    Tablet
    Rs. 161
    pay 29% more per Tablet

Expert advice FOR Clobaday Tablet

  • 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 notice sores or blisters on your skin, lips, or inside your mouth.
  • Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Frequently asked questions FOR Clobaday 20mg Tablet

Clobazam

Q. Is Clobaday 20mg Tablet habit forming?
Yes, Clobaday 20mg Tablet can be habit forming if used for a long time. The risk of dependence increases with dose and duration of treatment; it is also greater in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Therefore, the duration of treatment is generally as short as possible.
Q. Can Clobaday 20mg Tablet make me sleepy?
Yes, Clobaday 20mg Tablet can make you sleepy. It usually begins within the first month of treatment and may diminish with continued treatment.
Q. How long does Clobaday 20mg Tablet take to work?
Clobaday 20mg Tablet is a fast-acting medicine, which means that it quickly gets absorbed from the bloodstream. Clobaday 20mg Tablet reaches its highest blood levels within half an hour to 4 hours after the dose is taken.
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Q. Is Clobaday 20mg Tablet the same as clonazepam?
No, Clobaday 20mg Tablet and clonazepam are not the same medicines but belong to the same class of drugs known as benzodiazepines.
Q. How long does Clobaday 20mg Tablet withdrawal last?
Withdrawal syndrome may develop at any time up to 3 weeks after stopping Clobaday 20mg Tablet. Withdrawal signs may last anywhere from 4 weeks to a year or more.
Q. Can I stop taking Clobaday 20mg Tablet?
No, do not stop taking Clobaday 20mg Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor tells you to. Suddenly stopping Clobaday 20mg Tablet may cause unwanted effects known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of clobazam needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it. Therefore, it is important that you consult your doctor first.
Q. What if more than the recommended dose of Clobaday 20mg Tablet is taken?
Taking more than the recommended doses of Clobaday 20mg Tablet can affect in different ways, and the patient should seek immediate medical help. In mild cases, it may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, mental confusion, and tiredness. Whereas, in more serious cases, the symptoms may include the complete loss of control of bodily movements, decreased muscle tone, low blood pressure, respiratory depression, coma in rare cases, and death in very rare cases.
Q. Can using Clobaday 20mg Tablet cause a decrease in the blood pressure?
Generally, the use of Clobaday 20mg Tablet does not cause a decrease in the blood pressure, but taking more than the recommended doses of Clobaday 20mg Tablet may cause a fall in the blood pressure
Q. Can Clobaday 20mg Tablet make me tired?
Clobaday 20mg Tablet may cause tiredness along with muscle weakness. In case you experience tiredness or if tiredness persists for a long time, then you should consult your doctor.
Q. Does Clobaday 20mg Tablet cause depression?
No, Clobaday 20mg Tablet dose not cause depression, but it can cause recurrence of pre-existing depression.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)