About Rivo-Micro Tablets
Benzodiazepine
Used for
- Certain seizure disorders
- Panic disorder
Usual adult dose
Panic disorder: initially 0.25 mg twice daily, usually 1 mg daily. Seizures: initially 0.5 mg three times daily; increased gradually.
Usual dose in children
Seizures, children under 10 years: initially 0.01–0.03 mg/kg daily, divided into two or three doses; increased gradually.
Common side effects
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness and poor coordination
- Muscle weakness
- Memory or concentration problems
Important warnings
- Can cause dependence; sudden withdrawal may cause seizures.
- May impair driving and operating machinery.
- Opioids or alcohol can cause dangerous sedation and slowed breathing.
- May cause mood changes or suicidal thoughts.
Pregnancy
May harm the developing baby; late pregnancy exposure can cause newborn sedation, breathing problems, or withdrawal.
Breastfeeding
Passes into breast milk and may cause infant sleepiness, poor feeding, or breathing problems.
Interactions
- Opioid pain medicines
- Alcohol
- Sleeping medicines and other sedatives
- Some seizure medicines, including phenytoin and carbamazepine
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.