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Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's

Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's

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Composition

CLOBAZAM-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Lyf Healthcare

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-26

for this medicine

About Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's

Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's is used to treat epilepsy (fits) and severe anxiety over a short period. Also, Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's is used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness). Epilepsy (fits) is a disorder in which there is a sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry and excessive nervousness. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly.

Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's works by increasing the release of GABA (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-calming agent) in the brain by acting on GABA receptors. Thereby, Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety and induces sleep.

Take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will advise how often you take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience restlessness, irritability, drowsiness, constipation, aggressive behaviour, tiredness or breathing problems. Most of these side effects of Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as it may cause adverse effects on the baby. Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. Avoid taking Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

Uses of Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's

Treatment of Epilepsy, Anxiety disorder.

Medicinal Benefits

Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's is an anxiolytic drug (reduces anxiety) that is used to treat epilepsy (fits), severe anxiety over a short period. Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's prevents fits by stabilizing the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain. Also, Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's calms nerve cells and helps in reducing anxiety over a short period and induces sleep. Additionally, Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat schizophrenia (a mental illness).

Directions for Use

Take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. If you have any difficulty swallowing, crush the tablet and mix it with apple sauce.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's

  • Restlessness
  • Irritability
  • Drowsiness
  • Constipation
  • Aggressive behaviour
  • Tiredness
  • Breathing problems

Drug Warnings

Do not take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's if you are known to be allergic to Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's. Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Do not take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years as there is an increased risk of adverse reactions such as dizziness, muscle weakness and drowsiness. If you have depression, spinal or cerebellar ataxia (problems in controlling movements), hallucinations, delusions (misbelief), liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's. Avoid taking Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. Do not take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's with opioids as it may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (nebivolol), pain killers (dihydrocodeine, morphine, codeine), antifungal drug (fluconazole), antipsychotics (pimozide, haloperidol, clozapine, chlorpromazine), sleeping pills (zolpidem), epilepsy or fits related drugs (phenytoin, clonazepam, carbamazepine, valproic acid, levetiracetam, lamotrigine, pregabalin), antidepressants (paroxetine, fluvoxamine, trazodone), antihistamines/antiallergics (diphenhydramine, chlorphenamine, promethazine), anti-anxiety drugs (lorazepam, diazepam, temazepam).

Drug-Food Interaction: Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol while taking Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's as it may increase side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or difficulty in concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Do not take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's if you have myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), sleep apnoea (breathing stops and starts repeatedly), breathing or liver problems. If you have depression, spinal or cerebellar ataxia (problems in controlling movements), hallucinations, delusions (misbelief), kidney or liver problems, inform your doctor before taking Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LORAZEPAM
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • DIAZEPAM
  • LEVETIRACETAM
  • LAMOTRIGINE
  • PREGABALIN
  • PHENYTOIN
  • CETIRIZINE
  • NEBIVOLOL
  • DIHYDROCODEINE
  • MORPHINE
  • CODEINE
  • FLUCONAZOLE
  • PIMOZIDE
  • HALOPERIDOL
  • CHLORPROMAZINE
  • CLOZAPINE
  • ZOLPIDEM
  • VALPROIC ACID
  • PAROXETINE
  • FLUVOXAMINE
  • TRAZODONE
  • DIPHENHYDRAMINE
  • CHLORPHENIRAMINE
  • PROMETHAZINE
  • TEMAZEPAM

Habit Forming

Yes

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a regular sleep pattern.

  • Maintain a low-carbohydrate and high-fat diet which includes seafood, avocado, cheese, coconut oil, eggs, poultry and meat, olive oil, berries, butter, cream, dark chocolate, nuts and seeds as it helps to reduce fits.

  • Do regular exercise and maintain a healthy body weight.

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase drowsiness.

Special Advise

Do not take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's for a prolonged time as it may lead to mental or physical dependence on Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Epilepsy (fits): A neurological disorder in which there is a sudden, uncontrolled disturbance in the electrical activity of nerve cells in the brain causing periods of unusual sensations, behavior, abnormal activity of the brain, and loss of awareness at times. Epilepsy can be treated by using anti-epileptic drugs, a special ketogenic diet, small electrical devices, or surgery.

Anxiety disorder: It is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry, and excessive nervousness. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects the ability of a person to feel, think and behave clearly.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of drowsiness and other adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's is a Category C pregnancy drug. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters as it may cause harm to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Unsafe

Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, double vision or drowsiness in some people. It is an offence to drive if Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's affects you. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy, dizzy or experience any vision problems after taking Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's.

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Liver

Caution

Take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 6 years. However, Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's may be used in children above 6 years in dose and duration as prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

F-303 Sumel Business Park-6 Opp. Hanumanpura BRTS Road, Nr. Dudheshwar Road, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad-380004
Other Info - CLO1643

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FAQs

Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's is used to treat epilepsy (fits) and severe anxiety over a short period. It works by increasing the release of GABA (a chemical messenger that acts as a nerve-calming agent) in the brain and calming nerve cells.
No, you are not recommended to take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's with opioids as co-administration of these medicines may cause breathing problems, drowsiness, coma and even death. However, before using Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's with any other medicines, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dosage may be adjusted accordingly to use safely.
No, Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the second and third trimesters as it may cause adverse effects in the baby such as cleft lip, changes in heart rate, movements, muscle weakness, breathing problems, drowsiness or drop in body temperature. Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's may cause withdrawal symptoms such as shaking or nervous excitement in the baby if taken during late pregnancy. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor as it may cause depression, anxiety, confusion, difficulty in sleeping and loss of appetite. Therefore, take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's, please consult your doctor so that the dose may be gradually reduced.
Yes, Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's may cause mental or physical dependence if used for a prolonged time. Therefore, take Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's only in dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
No, Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's does not cure epilepsy. Clobalyf-5 Tablet 10's only helps in controlling seizures (fits). There is no cure for epilepsy but treatment at an early stage can make a huge difference as prolonged or uncontrolled fits may result in brain damage.

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