Clobakem 10

Composition of Clobakem 10

Clobakem 10 contains Clobazam (10mg). It belongs to the Benzodiazepine (1,5-benzodiazepine) class of medicines.

Uses of Clobakem 10

• Treatment of anxiety disorders (short-term); adjunct treatment of epilepsy/seizure disorders (e.g.
• Lennox-Gastaut syndrome) as prescribed

Key benefits

• Helps control seizures as add-on therapy
• Reduces anxiety symptoms
• Calms excessive brain activity
• Improves overall seizure management when used regularly

How Clobakem 10 works

Clobazam is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA in the brain by acting on GABA-A receptors. This reduces excessive nerve activity, producing anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects.

How to take Clobakem 10

Take by mouth exactly as prescribed. Can be taken with or without food; take at the same time each day. Swallow tablet with water; do not stop suddenly—dose should be tapered under medical supervision.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep unconsciousness and dangerously slow breathing, particularly with alcohol or an opioid. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Clobakem 10

Most side effects of Clobakem are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• fatigue
• sleepiness/sedation
• impaired coordination
• confusion
• headache
• constipation
• nausea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Clobakem 10

Warnings and precautions

May cause sedation, dizziness and impaired driving/operating machinery. Risk of dependence, tolerance and withdrawal—do not stop abruptly. Use caution in elderly, depression, history of substance misuse, respiratory disease/sleep apnea, liver impairment. Avoid other CNS depressants (including opioids) due to risk of severe sedation/respiratory depression. May increase suicidal thoughts/behavior in some patients; monitor. Use only on prescription.

Do not take Clobakem if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe breathing problems, sleep apnoea, or severe liver disease. Not for anyone with a history of dependence, except under specialist supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and other CNS depressants (opioids, sedative antihistamines, antipsychotics) increase sedation/respiratory depression; CYP2C19 inhibitors (e.g., omeprazole, fluconazole, fluvoxamine) may increase active metabolite levels; enzyme inducers (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, rifampicin) may reduce effect; valproate may increase sedation; cannabis may increase drowsiness

How to store Clobakem 10

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Clobakem 10

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>If you are taking Clobakem 10 Tablet for the treatment of severe anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks.</li> <li>It may become less effective over the time.</li> <li>It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.</li> <li><div>Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Clobakem 10 Tablet , as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.</div></li> <li><div>Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.</div></li> <li>Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.</li> <li><div>The addiction / habit-forming potential of Clobakem 10 Tablet is very high.</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALKEM LAB

Therapeutic class:

Anxiolytic / Anticonvulsant

Drug class:

Benzodiazepine (1,5-benzodiazepine)