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Clonazepam (Rivotril) Summary

Description: An anticonvulsant used for several types of seizures, including myotonic or atonic seizures, photosensitive epilepsy, and absence seizures, although tolerance may develop. It is seldom effective in generalized tonic-clonic or partial seizures. The mechanism of action appears to involve the enhancement of GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID receptor responses.

Also Known As: Rivotril; Antelepsin; Ro 5-4023; Ro 54023; 2H-1,4-Benzodiazepin-2-one, 5-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-7-nitro-

Networked: 1072 relevant articles (181 outcomes, 127 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Clonazepam is Relevant

  1. Seizures (Seizure) : 35 outcomes 23 studies in 276 results
  2. Myoclonus (Nocturnal Myoclonus) : 26 outcomes 5 studies in 98 results
  3. Panic Disorder (Panic Attack) : 19 outcomes 22 studies in 72 results
  4. Tremor (Tremors) : 10 outcomes 1 study in 44 results
  5. Bipolar Disorder (Mania) : 9 outcomes 7 studies in 42 results
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Drugs Related to Clonazepam

  1. Valproic Acid (Valproate, Semisodium)
  2. Phenobarbital (Luminal)
  3. Benzodiazepines
  4. Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
  5. Alprazolam (Xanax)
  6. Diazepam (Valium)
  7. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs)
  8. Pentylenetetrazole (Metrazol)
  9. etiracetam (levetiracetam)
  10. Lithium
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Therapies Related to Clonazepam

  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  2. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
  3. Oral Administration
  4. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  5. Occlusal Splints
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