Drug Name:Clonazepam
Drug Class:Benzodiazepine
Mechanism of Action:Enhances the activity of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, resulting in sedative, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant effects.
Use:
  • Treatment of anxiety disorders
  • Treatment of panic disorder
  • Treatment of seizures
Side Effects:
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Memory problems
  • Confusion
  • Depression
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Respiratory depression
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
  • Acute narrow-angle glaucoma
  • Severe respiratory insufficiency
  • Severe hepatic impairment
Specialty:
  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Emergency Medicine