General
Clonazepam is administered via which route?
oral
These patients may be more sensitive to clonazepam's sedative effects
elderly
Patients taking clonazepam may experience a lower blood count which is also known as...
anemia
Clonazepam is contraindicated for use for patients with severe impairment of this organ
Liver
Patients should do this to minimize gastric irritation
Take with food
clonazepam is rapidly absorbed by this body system
GI
Patients should avoid this, as it increases the risk of CNS depression
Alcohol
Patients taking clonazepam may experience one of these two GI related side effects
Constipation or diarrhea
An increase in suicidal thoughts may occur with the use of clonazepam with which patients
All patients
Patients should avoid doing this until they know how clonazepam effects them
Drive
Clonazepam is primarily metabolized by this organ
Liver
Patients (especially those with mood disorder) should be screened for the potential risk for what
suicidal ideation
Patients taking clonazepam may retain this body fluid
Urine
Patients with this respiratory issue must use clonazepam cautiously as it can worsen the symptoms
Obstructive sleep apnea
Females should notify their doctor if this is suspected
Pregnancy
clonazepam falls under this pharmacological class
Benzodiazepine
Clonazepam must not be stopped abruptly; one must do this instead to reduce chance of withdraw
Taper
Patients taking Clonazepam should be monitored for this cardiovascular reaction
Palpitations
Patients with this eye condition should avoid taking clonazepam as it can become worse
Glaucoma (angle-closure)
Patients should avoid taking clonazepam with this class of drugs due to possible furthering of respiratory depression
Opioids
Clonazepam may also be referred to by this popular brand name
Klonopin
This should be regularly assessed for with the use of clonazepam, especially during initial or altered drug therapy.
CNS depressant (sedation or respiratory depression)
Use of clonazepam in late pregnancy can result in this
neonatal sedation
When taking Clonazepam, this may cause status epilepticus, tremors, nausea, or vomiting
Abrupt Withdrawl