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Can clonazepam be used intravenously?
Immediately before use, mix the clonazepam with contents of the diluent vial. Concentration is 1mg/2ml. Administer at a rate not exceeding 0.5ml/min of prepared solution. Can be given by IV infusion by mixing 1 vial in at least 85ml of compatible IV fluid and infusing slowly over 3-4 hours.
Can Klonopin be shot?
For instance, Klonopin is meant to be swallowed. However, some people crush and snort the drug and others dissolve it and inject it directly into the bloodstream.
How do you administer clonazepam?
Clonazepam comes as a tablet and an orally disintegrating tablet (tablet that dissolves quickly in the mouth) to take by mouth. It usually is taken one to three times a day with or without food. Take clonazepam at around the same time(s) every day.
Is it safe to crush clonazepam?
A person can take clonazepam with or without food. They should take this drug at the times recommended by a doctor. A person can cut or crush the tablet.
How do you dissolve Clonazepam?
Place the dose in your mouth where it will quickly dissolve. You can then swallow it with saliva or water. You do not need to take this medication with water.
Can you dissolve Klonopin under your tongue?
Follow the directions on the prescription label. Place the wafer on your tongue and it will slowly dissolve. You do not need to swallow the wafer with water, but you may take it with water if you like. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk.
Can you dissolve clonazepam under the tongue?
Chew medicine first only if your provider recommends it. One medicine, clonazepam, may come as a wafer that can dissolve on the tongue. Another form of benzodiazepine is being developed to dissolve in the mouth too.
Can I chew clonazepam?
Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves.
Do you swallow clonazepam or let it dissolve?
Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. If desired, you may drink liquid to help swallow the dissolved tablet.
What are the long term effects of Klonopin?
One of the biggest effects of long term use of Klonopin is the impact on cognitive abilities or brain function. The side effects of drowsiness, decreased reaction time, decreased motor skills, and more start to take greater hold.
What are the differences between Klonopin and Xanax?
Klonopin is specifically used in the treatment of panic disorder and is also effective at controlling seizures.
Are the effects of long term use of Klonopin dangerous?
Abusing Klonopin for a long time can cause brain damage, including: Impaired judgment Impulse control problems Disorientation and confusion Memory damage Muscle weakness Impaired thinking, reasoning, and learning Hostile, erratic behavior Mood swings
What is the maximum daily dosage of Klonopin?
Panic and anxiety: An initial adult dose of Klonopin is 0.25 mg two times a day. The dose can be increased to 1 mg per day every three days. The maximum dose of this drug should not exceed 4 mg per day.