Beclamide

Beclamide is used in epilepsy for the control of tonic-clonic and simple partial siezures and also in the management of behaviour disorders.


Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 7.14 to 14.28 mg/kg
Single Dose: 11 (10.71)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions: -
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose: 16.66 to 33.33 mg/kg
Single Dose: 25 (24.995)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: Oral
Instructions: For Paeds under 5 Years of Age
Characteristics
Beclamide also known as Benzchlorpropamide. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Propionamide. It belongs to Anticonjuctivitis pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Beclamide is 197.70.
Contraindications
Beclamide is contraindicated in conditions like Uncompensated liver failure.
Effects
Beclamide produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Thrombocytopenia. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Beclamide therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Beclamide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Skin rashesX, Nervousness, Weight LossX, GI upset.
Indications
Beclamide is primarily indicated in conditions like Behavioural disorders, Epilepsy.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Beclamide was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, Geriatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
tabs Store . Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Warnings
Do not use as an occlusive dressing, casts, and anal or vaginal packs because chemical burns or irritation may occur.
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