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Leaflet RIVOTRIL 0.5mg tablets
- Product code:
- W68924001
- Quantity:
- 50
- Indicated for:
- epilepsy
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- clonazepam (benzodiazepine)
- ATC
- N03AE01 — Nervous system | Antiepileptics | Antiepileptics | Benzodiazepine derivatives
Precautions:
Dizziness / vertigo
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
Dependence / abuse
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
Respiratory depression
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Elderly warning
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Withdrawal / do not stop abruptly
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
Drowsiness / sedation
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Clonazepam is a medication from the benzodiazepine class, primarily used to treat anxiety disorders, epilepsy, and panic disorders. It works by enhancing the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that reduces excessive brain activity, providing anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and sedative effects.
Clonazepam is prescribed for managing seizures, including absence and myoclonic seizures, and for preventing panic attacks. It may also be used off-label for other conditions, such as restless legs syndrome or sleep disorders.
The medication is taken orally, in the form of tablets or solution, and the dosage is individually adjusted based on the condition being treated and the patient's response. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, and coordination problems. Rarely, more severe reactions such as respiratory depression, dependence, or withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt discontinuation may occur.
Clonazepam should be used with caution, especially in patients with a history of substance abuse or other medical conditions. It is important for patients to strictly follow their doctor's instructions and not discontinue the medication without medical advice, as this can lead to withdrawal symptoms or the recurrence of seizures.
Clonazepam is prescribed for managing seizures, including absence and myoclonic seizures, and for preventing panic attacks. It may also be used off-label for other conditions, such as restless legs syndrome or sleep disorders.
The medication is taken orally, in the form of tablets or solution, and the dosage is individually adjusted based on the condition being treated and the patient's response. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, and coordination problems. Rarely, more severe reactions such as respiratory depression, dependence, or withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt discontinuation may occur.
Clonazepam should be used with caution, especially in patients with a history of substance abuse or other medical conditions. It is important for patients to strictly follow their doctor's instructions and not discontinue the medication without medical advice, as this can lead to withdrawal symptoms or the recurrence of seizures.
General data about RIVOTRIL 0.5mg
- Substance:
- clonazepam
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-06-2026
- Product code:
- W68924001
- Concentration:
- 0.5mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- tablets
- Quantity:
- 50
- Product type:
- Original
- Price:
- 11.30 RON
- Prescription status:
- TAB3 — Medicines dispensed with a special medical prescription for psychotropic substances, green in color.
Concentrations available for clonazepam
- 0.5mg
- 2mg
Compensation lists for RIVOTRIL 0.5mg Cheplapharm
D - Sublist D with 20% discount from the reference price
- Price
- 11.30 RON
- Copayment
- 1.14 RON
- Patient
- 10.16 RON