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Epiba, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
The correct dosage of Epiba depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Epiba include Uncoordinated Body Movements. While these are the most often observed Epiba side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Epiba are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Epiba has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Epiba related warnings talks about Epiba's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Epiba is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Drug Abuse are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Epiba have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Epiba have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Epiba, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Epiba is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Epiba safe for pregnant women?
Epiba can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Epiba right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Epiba safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Epiba on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Epiba on the Kidneys?
Epiba does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Epiba on the Liver?
Epiba may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Epiba on the Heart?
Using Epiba does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Epiba should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Epiba unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Epiba habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Epiba cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Epiba. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but avoid taking more than the amount of Epiba prescribed by your doctor.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Epiba is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Epiba
Taking Epiba with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Epiba
Taking Epiba with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Take Epiba as advised by your doctor. Do not take it longer than prescribed. Initially, this drug is prescribed for a month and recommends his/her patient to follow- up/ re-visit to check for results. Taking this medicine longer than prescribed can lead to addiction because this is a habit-forming drug which can lead to drug dependency in patients.
Yes, Epiba makes you sleepy because this drug acts on your brain and decreases its activity due to which drowsiness or sleepiness occurs. Do not drive any vehicle or operate any heavy machinery after taking this drug to avoid accident and injury.
Yes, you can take Epiba with promethazine only on your doctor's advice because taking these two drugs together might result in increased blood levels of promethazine which can lead to unpleasant side effects such as difficulty in breathing and increased sedation.
Yes, Epiba may cause weight gain but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug which is thought to be related to dose and duration of exposure to this drug.
Yes, Epiba stop the seizure. It stops the seizure by slowing down the abnormal activity of the brain. Epiba can decrease the frequency of seizure episodes in people but it does not completely control them.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Onfi® (clobazam)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 418