Comparative Pharmacology
Head-to-head clinical analysis: CLONAZEPAM versus PAXIPAM.
Peer-Reviewed Evidence
Head-to-head clinical analysis: CLONAZEPAM versus PAXIPAM.
CLONAZEPAM vs PAXIPAM
Comparing the clinical profiles, pharmacokinetic behaviors, and safety indices of these two therapeutic agents.
Enhances GABA-A receptor inhibitory neurotransmission by binding to benzodiazepine binding site, increasing frequency of chloride channel opening, leading to neuronal hyperpolarization.
PAXIPAM (flurazepam) is a benzodiazepine that enhances GABA-A receptor activity by binding to the benzodiazepine site, increasing chloride ion conductance and producing CNS depression.
0.5 mg orally three times daily; maximum 20 mg/day
5-10 mg orally every 8-12 hours as needed; maximum 40 mg/day.
None Documented
None Documented
Terminal elimination half-life: 19-60 hours (mean 30-40 hours); clinical context: long-acting benzodiazepine, allows once or twice daily dosing; accumulation occurs with repeated use.
Clinical Note
moderateClonazepam + Sulfisoxazole
"The metabolism of Sulfisoxazole can be decreased when combined with Clonazepam."
Clinical Note
moderateClonazepam + Erythromycin
"The metabolism of Erythromycin can be decreased when combined with Clonazepam."
Clinical Note
moderateClonazepam + Cyclosporine
"The metabolism of Cyclosporine can be decreased when combined with Clonazepam."
Clinical Note
moderateClonazepam + Fluconazole
Terminal elimination half-life is 30-40 hours in healthy adults; prolonged in elderly and hepatic impairment.
Renal: 50-70% as metabolites (mostly glucuronide conjugates), <2% unchanged; fecal: 10-20%; biliary: minor.
Renal excretion of unchanged drug and glucuronide metabolites accounts for 60-70%; fecal excretion accounts for 20-30%.
Category D/X
Category C
Benzodiazepine
Benzodiazepine
"The metabolism of Fluconazole can be decreased when combined with Clonazepam."