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Lorazepam
Latest prescription information about Lorazepam. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Lorazepam
Pronunciation : lor a' ze pam
Therapeutic Classification : anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
Trade Name(s):
India- Almazine Tab, Anxipose Tab, Atipam Tab, Ativan Inj, Ativan Tab, Calmese Amp, Calmese Tab, C-Van Tab, Larpose Tab, Lopez Amp, Lopez Tab, Lora Amp, Loracalm Tab, Loraz Inj, Loraz Tab, Lorcin Tab, Lorel Tab, Loripam Inj, Loripam Sublingual Tab, Loripam Tab, Lorivan Tab, Lorpik Tab, Lorvan Tab, L-Pam Tab, L-Zepam Tab, Orazep Tab, Psycopan Tab, Trapex Tab, Zepatrac Tab, Zepnap Tab. International- Ativan, Lorazepam Intensol. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : PO- The recommended dose is 2-3 mg/day given in two or three divided doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, seizures, lung, heart or liver disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause drowsiness or dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * Monitor liver function and complete blood counts regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common - Dizziness, weakness and unsteadiness. Central Nervous System - Drowsiness, memory loss, confusion, disorientation, depression, emotional state, suicidal thought/attempt, incoordination, weakness, convulsions/seizures, tremor, fainting, visual disturbances, slurred speech, change in libido, impotence, headache and coma. Respiratory - Respiratory depression and worsening of obstructive pulmonary disease. Gastrointestinal - Nausea, change in appetite, constipation and jaundice. Hypersensitivity reactions - Shock. Skin - Hair loss. *Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature and in an airtight container. Keep away from children. |
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