Drug reference
clonazepam
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Benzodiazepines)
Mechanism of action
Long-acting benzodiazepine that increases the presynaptic GABA inhibition and reduces the monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes. Suppresses muscle contractions by facilitating inhibitory GABA neurotransmission and other Suppresses the spike-and-wave discharge in absence seizures by depressing nerve transmission in motor cortex
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Somnolence.
- Ataxia
- Abnormal coordination
- Depression
Known interactions (2)
- clonazepam + Diazepam Major
- clonazepam + Gabapentin Major
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is clonazepam?
clonazepam belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does clonazepam work?
Long-acting benzodiazepine that increases the presynaptic GABA inhibition and reduces the monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes. Suppresses muscle contractions by facilitating inhibitory GABA neurotransmission and other Suppresses the spike-and-wave discharge in absence seizures by depressing nerve transmission in motor cortex
What are the common side effects of clonazepam?
Dizziness, Fatigue, Somnolence., Ataxia, Abnormal coordination, Depression
Which drugs interact with clonazepam?
Diazepam, Gabapentin
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