W15 DOW

Question 1

Generic

Answer 1

Clonazepam

Question 2

Brand

Answer 2

Klonopin

Question 3

Classification

Answer 3

Benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants, Clonazepam systemic

Question 4

Uses

Answer 4

Anxiety, Benzodiazepine withdrawal, Bipolar Disorder, Treats seizures, panic disorder

Question 5

Route

Answer 5

PO

Question 6

Side Effects (common,7)

Answer 6

drowsiness, dizziness, problems with thinking or memory;
tired feeling, muscle weakness, loss of balance or coordination;
slurred speech, drooling or dry mouth, sore gums;
runny or stuffy nose;
loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation;
blurred vision;
headache.

Question 7

Side Effects (serious, 12)

Answer 7

Anemia
Blood disorder
cannot empty bladder, cannot focus thoughts
depression
falling
giant hives
hallucination
having thoughts of suicide
itching,
loss of memory,
liver problems
rash

Question 8

Considerations (Shouldn’t take if)

Answer 8

You shouldn’t take this drug if you have severe liver disease or narrow-angle glaucoma.

Question 9

Considerations (fetus, newborn)

Answer 9

May cause harm to an unborn baby or may cause breathing and feeding problems in newborns.

Question 10

Considerations (May last longer in adults)

Answer 10

Sedative effects may last longer in older adults.

Question 11

Considerations (Never share)

Answer 11

Never share with another person, especially with someone with a history of drug abuse.

Question 12

Considerations (dosage, adults)

Answer 12

Dosage for adults with seizure disorder should not exceed 1.5 mg/day divided into 3 doses.

Question 13

Considerations (Dosage, children)

Answer 13

Dosage for children should not exceed 0.5 mg/day.