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About Blozam 20mg Tablet

CLOBAZAM belongs to a class of anxiolytic drugs called benzodiazepines (BZD) primarily used to treat epilepsy (fits), and severe anxiety over a short period. Also, CLOBAZAM is used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness). Epilepsy (fits) is a disorder in which there is a sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly.

CLOBAZAM works by increasing the release of GABA (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-calming agent) in the brain by acting on GABA receptors. Thereby, CLOBAZAM prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, CLOBAZAM calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety, and induces sleep.

Take CLOBAZAM with or without food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Your doctor will advise you on how often you take CLOBAZAM based on your medical condition. Some people may experience restlessness, irritability, drowsiness, constipation, aggressive behavior, tiredness, or breathing problems. Most of these side effects of CLOBAZAM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to CLOBAZAM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. CLOBAZAM is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take CLOBAZAM if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. CLOBAZAM should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness, and drowsiness. Avoid taking CLOBAZAM if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing, or liver problems. Do not take CLOBAZAM with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma, and even death.

Uses of Blozam 20mg Tablet

Epilepsy, Anxiety disorder

Medicinal Benefits of Blozam 20mg Tablet

CLOBAZAM is an anxiolytic drug (that reduces anxiety) that is used to treat epilepsy (fits), and severe anxiety over a short period. CLOBAZAM prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, CLOBAZAM calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety over a short period, and induces sleep. Additionally, CLOBAZAM can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness).

Directions for Use

Use CLOBAZAM exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Take CLOBAZAM with or without food and swallow it whole with a glass of water. If you have any difficulty swallowing, crush the tablet and mix it with apple sauce. If you are prescribed CLOBAZAM in oral suspension form, shake the bottle well before use and take CLOBAZAM with food or without food. Take CLOBAZAM in doses as prescribed by a doctor with the help of an oral syringe.

Side Effects of Blozam 20mg Tablet

Like all medicines, CLOBAZAM can cause some common side effects such as restlessness, irritability, drowsiness, constipation, aggressive behavior, tiredness, or breathing problems. Most of these side effects of CLOBAZAM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take CLOBAZAM if you are known to be allergic to CLOBAZAM. CLOBAZAM is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take CLOBAZAM if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. CLOBAZAM should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness, and drowsiness. If you have depression, spinal or cerebellar ataxia (problems in controlling movements), hallucinations, delusions (misbelief), or liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking CLOBAZAM. Avoid taking CLOBAZAM if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing, or liver problems. Do not take CLOBAZAM with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma, and even death.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 CLOBAZAM may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (nebivolol), pain killers (dihydrocodeine, morphine, codeine), antifungal drugs (fluconazole), antipsychotics (pimozide, haloperidol, clozapine, chlorpromazine), sleeping pills (zolpidem), epilepsy or fits related drugs (phenytoin, clonazepam, carbamazepine, valproic acid, levetiracetam, lamotrigine, pregabalin), antidepressants (paroxetine, fluvoxamine, trazodone), antihistamines/antiallergics (diphenhydramine, chlorphenamine, promethazine), anti-anxiety drugs (lorazepam, diazepam, temazepam).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

Do not take CLOBAZAM if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing, or liver problems. If you have depression, spinal or cerebellar ataxia (problems in controlling movements), hallucinations, delusions (misbelief), or kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking CLOBAZAM.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consumption of alcohol with CLOBAZAM as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and other adverse effects.

PREGNANCY

CLOBAZAM is a Category C pregnancy drug. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters as it may cause harm to the unborn baby.

BREAST FEEDING

Avoid breastfeeding while taking CLOBAZAM as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects on the baby.

DRIVING

CLOBAZAM may cause dizziness, double vision, or drowsiness in some people. It is an offense to drive if CLOBAZAM affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy, or experience any vision problems after taking CLOBAZAM.

LIVER

Take CLOBAZAM with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

Take CLOBAZAM with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.