Qlocam 5mg,10 mg Tablets, Capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 25 March 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of anxiety and pre-operative medication.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 10-30 mg daily; elderly/debilitated: halve the dose.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Debilitated patients
- Paediatric population
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended in first trimester; avoid in breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Alcohol increases effects
- CNS depressants may enhance sedation
- Opioids increase risk of respiratory depression
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to clobazam
- History of drug/alcohol dependence
- Myasthenia gravis
- Severe respiratory insufficiency
- Severe liver impairment
- First trimester of pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- Irritability
Counselling Points
- Avoid alcohol during treatment
- Do not drive or operate machinery if affected
- Gradually taper off to avoid withdrawal
Serious warnings
- Risk of dependence
- Withdrawal symptoms on abrupt discontinuation
- Serious skin reactions (SJS/TEN)
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