Clorazepate

Clorazepate Brands

Brand Name	Manufacturer Name	Distributor	Drug Strength	Packaging	Formulation	Formulation Strength	Price
Tranxene	Roche	Roche Products	5mg	30	Tablet	per tablet	KES 179
Tranxene	Roche	Roche Products	10mg	30	Tablet	per tablet	KES 296

Clorazepate More info
Mode Of Action	Potentiation of the effect of gamma-amino butyrate (GABA). Example: diazepam,
Drug Indication	Short term use in anxiety and alcohol withdrawal
Dosage	7.5-22.5mg daily in 2-3 divided doses or single dose of 15mg nocte. The dose is halved in elderly.
Drug Category	DRUGS ACTING ON CNS
Drug Sub-Category	Hypnotics, sedatives & tranquilizers Specific Dosages Dosing: Adult Anxiety: Oral: 7.5-15 mg 2-4 times/day Ethanol withdrawal: Oral: Initial: 30 mg, then 15 mg 2-4 times/day on first day; maximum daily dose: 90 mg; gradually decrease dose over subsequent days. Seizures (anticonvulsant): Oral: Initial: Up to 7.5 mg/dose 2-3 times/day; increase dose by 7.5 mg at weekly intervals; not to exceed 90 mg/day Dosing: Pediatric (For additional information see "Clorazepate: Pediatric drug information") Seizures (anticonvulsant): Oral: Children 9-12 years: Initial: 3.75-7.5 mg/dose twice daily; increase dose by 3.75 mg at weekly intervals, not to exceed 60 mg/day in 2-3 divided doses. Children >12 years: Refer to adult dosing. Dosing: Geriatric Oral: Anxiety: 7.5 mg 1-2 times/day; use is not recommended in the elderly. Dosage Forms: U.S. Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. Tablet, oral, as dipotassium: 3.75 mg, 7.5 mg, 15 mg Tranxene® T-Tab®: 3.75 mg, 7.5 mg, 15 mg [scored] Generic Equivalent Available: U.S. Yes Use Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder; management of ethanol withdrawal; adjunct anticonvulsant in management of partial seizures Adverse Reactions Significant Frequency not defined.