Clonazepam (marketed by Roche under the trade-name Klonopin® in the United States and Rivotril® in Europe, South America and Canada) is a drug which is a benzodiazepine derivative. It is a highly potent anticonvulsant, amnestic and anxiolytic.
Pharmacology
Like other benzodiazepines, clonazepam is believed to act by simulating the action of
GABA on the
central nervous system. Because of strong anxiolytic properties and euphoric side-effects it is said to be among the class of 'highly potent' benzodiazepines with a higher risk of abuse, misuse and dependence than other benzodiazepines, excluding
alprazolam which alone is considered to be the most potent. The sedative effects of clonazepam are relatively weak, compared to its strong anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects. One quarter of a milligram (0.25mg) of clonazepam is approximately equivalent to five milligrams (5.00mg) of
diazepam.
Indications
Clonazepam is commonly prescribed for:
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