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Secozam is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Secozam depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Secozam include Uncoordinated Body Movements. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Secozam can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Secozam are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Secozam's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. In addition, Secozam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Secozam related warnings section.
Secozam can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Secozam in conditions like Drug Abuse. Some other conditions that can be affected by Secozam are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Secozam with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Secozam is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Secozam 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 Secozam safe for pregnant women?
Secozam may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Secozam, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Secozam safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Secozam on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Secozam on the Kidneys?
Secozam is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Secozam on the Liver?
Secozam has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Secozam on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Secozam for the heart.
Secozam 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 Secozam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Secozam habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Secozam cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Secozam, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Secozam can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but do not take too much of Secozam. Consume it as per your doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Secozam is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Secozam
Taking Secozam with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Secozam
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Secozam as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, you can take Secozam with diazepam only on your doctor's advice because if both of these drugs are taken together then it can cause increased drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty in concentrating.
Yes, you can take Secozam 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.
No, Secozam is not a sleeping pill because it is not used in the treatment of insomnia (sleeplessness). It contains clobazam which belongs to the class of medicine called benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used to treat seizure and anxiety.
Yes, Secozam 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.
No, Secozam is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. This is for your own good as it is a habit-forming drug and can lead to very unpleasant side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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