Lonacen

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Lonacen Information

Lonacen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Anxiety, Panic Attack and Disorder, Insomnia. Secondary and off-label uses of Lonacen have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lonacen. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Lonacen have been listed ahead. These side effects of Lonacen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lonacen is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Lonacen related warnings talks about Lonacen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Lonacen can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lonacen in conditions like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Glaucoma, Alcoholism. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lonacen contraindications section.

Besides this, Lonacen may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Lonacen is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Lonacen Benefits & Uses

Lonacen is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Lonacen Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Epilepsy
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Doses may increase up to 1 mg, TID. Dose range: 2 - 8 mg/day
Geriatric
  • Disease: Insomnia
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: At bedtime
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Epilepsy
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mcg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Maintenance dosage of 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg/day
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Epilepsy
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mcg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 3 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Maintenance dosage of 0.1 to 0.2 mg/kg/day


Lonacen Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lonacen is used -

Severe

  • Memory problems
  • Depression
  • Allergic reaction
  • Suicidal behavior

Moderate

Mild

Lonacen Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Lonacen safe for pregnant women?


    Lonacen can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lonacen right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Lonacen safe during breastfeeding?


    If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Lonacen. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Lonacen on the Kidneys?


    Lonacen has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lonacen on the Liver?


    Lonacen may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Lonacen on the Heart?


    You can take Lonacen without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Lonacen with Other Drugs

Lonacen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Lonacen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lonacen unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Lonacen

  • Is this Lonacen habit forming or addictive?


    Yes, you can get addicted to Lonacen. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

    Yes
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lonacen can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Lonacen should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Yes, this Lonacen works for mental disorders.

    Yes

Lonacen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Lonacen


    Taking Lonacen with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Lonacen


    Consumption of alcohol and Lonacen together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Lonacen

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Lonacen on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No. Lonacen Should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Lonacen?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Lonacen is a brand name of Clonazepam. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepine (Hypnotics & Sedatives). It is used mainly for the treatment of seizures, epilepsy, and panic disorder. It is also used for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome and tardive dyskinesia.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Lonacen cure anxiety?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, use of Lonacen for short-term can help in providing relief from anxiety through relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Lonacen cause low blood pressure?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Lonacen does not cause low blood pressure at regular doses. However, it may cause low blood pressure if it is taken in higher doses. If you are experiencing low blood pressure after taking this drug, then please consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Lonacen cause low heart rate?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, it can lower the heart rate but this occurs rarely. The exact cause behind this is unknown. If you are experiencing low heart rate after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay. 



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Klonopin (clonazepam)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 418

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 330-332

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