Potassium Clorazepate

Drug #2058

Potassium clorazepate is a long acting benzodiazepine with general properties as Diazepam.

Primary Characteristics

Molecular Weight: 352.8 · Solubility in Water: soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: slightly soluble · Non-proprietary name: Potassium clorazepate..

Molecular structure of Potassium Clorazepate

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Potassium Clorazepate is primarily indicated in conditions like Anxiety, Epilepsy.

Potassium Clorazepate is also indicated for secondary conditions like Alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

Contraindications

Potassium Clorazepate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Dosage

Potassium Clorazepate's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route	Instructions
Adult Dosage
7.5 mg	7.5 mg	Every 8h	PO	Given as Clorazepate dipotassium:As an Adjunct to Antiepileptic Drugs:Dosage should be increased by no more than 7.5 mg every week and should not exceed 90 mg/day.
30 mg	30 mg	—	PO	Given as Clorazepate dipotassium:For the symptomatic relief of anxiety:
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

5 interactions

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Potassium Clorazepate in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Visual disturbances , Jaundice , Urinary retention, Blood disorders .

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Potassium Clorazepate are Ataxia, Coma, Tremor, Depression , Aggression.

Potassium Clorazepate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Amnesia , Drowsiness, Pain , Sedation , Vertigo.

Warnings / Precautions

Potassium clorazepate should be avoided in patients with preexisting cns depression,coma,pulmonary insufficiency. Such patients should not drive. Caution is required in patientswith organic brain changes particularly arteriosclerosis.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Potassium Clorazepate should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.24.3 — Drugs used in anxiety and sleep disorders