- Clonazepam treats seizures, panic disorders, and anxiety with long-lasting relief.
- It is a benzodiazepine that enhances GABA activity, producing anticonvulsant and anxiolytic effects.
Formula:
- C₁₅H₁₀ClN₃O₃
Mechanism of Action:
- Enhances GABA-A receptor → ↑ Cl⁻ influx
- Also decreases thalamic burst firing
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Uses of Clonazepam:
- Absence seizures
- Myoclonic seizures
- Infantile spasms
- Panic disorder
Side Effects of Clonazepam:
- Sedation
- Ataxia
- Tolerance, dependence (long-term)
- Withdrawal seizures (if stopped abruptly)
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