LORAZEPAM

Overview

LORAZEPAM is a Schedule H drug.
Lorazepam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Lorazepam is used to treat anxiety disorders.

Usage

LORAZEPAM is generally used to treat: Anxiety

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

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.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LORAZEPAM over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Confusion, Loss Of Coordination, Lightheadedness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

LORAZEPAM : Dizziness, Head Headache, Nausea, Eyes Blurred Vision, Constipation, Heartburn

Serious Side-Effects

LORAZEPAM : Eyes Yellow Eyes, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Slow Or Irregular Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

LORAZEPAM : Skin Rash, Mood Swings, Hallucinations, Depressed Mood, Slurred Speech, Fever, Throat Soreness, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching, Face Swelling

Disease Interactions

LORAZEPAM can interfere with: Alcohol Poisoning, Glaucoma, Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Respiratory Failure, Seizure, Hypotension, Depression, Obesity, Upper Gastroenteritis

Technical Classification

LORAZEPAM is categorized as:

• BENZODIAZEPINE ANTICONVULSANTS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
• BENZODIAZEPINES / ANXIOLYTICS, SEDATIVES, AND HYPNOTICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
• MISCELLANEOUS ANTICONVULSANTS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with LORAZEPAM as Ingredient

AGIPAM 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
AGIPAM 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
ALMAZINE 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
ALMAZINE 2.5MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.5 MG
ANXILOR 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
ANXILOR 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
ANXIPOSE 0.5MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 0.5 MG
ANXIPOSE 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
ANXIPOSE 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
ANXIPOSE INJ	LORAZEPAM
ARKAPAM 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
ARKAPAM 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
ATICOOL 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
ATIPAM 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
ATIPAM 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
ATIPAM(IND SWIFT LAB) 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
ATIVAN 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1 MG
ATIVAN 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2 MG
ATIVAN INJ	LORAZEPAM 2 MG
BENJ 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
BENJ 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
CALMESE 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
CALMESE 2MG INJ	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
CALMESE 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
CERPAM 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
CERPAM 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
L. PAM 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
L. PAM 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
L. PAM 3MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 3.0 MG
LAROX 1 MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1 MG
LAROX 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LAROX 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LARPOSE TAB 1MG	LORAZEPAM 1 MG
LARPOSE TAB 2MG	LORAZEPAM 2 MG
LOGIN 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LOK 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LOK ACID 40MG INJ	LORAZEPAM 40.0 MG
LOPAM 1MG INJ	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LOPAM 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LOPAM 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LOPEZ 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1 MG
LOPEZ 2MG INJ	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LOPEZ 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2 MG
LOPEZ 3MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 3.0 MG
LOPEZ AMP	LORAZEPAM 2 MG
LOPEZ MD 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1 MG
LOPEZ MD 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2 MG
LORA 2MG INJ	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LORACALM 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LORACALM 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LORANXIT 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LORANXIT 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LORANZA 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LORANZA 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LORANZA INJ	LORAZEPAM
LORAWEL 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LORAWEL 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LORAWEL INJ	LORAZEPAM
LORAX 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LORAX 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LORAZ 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LORAZ 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LORAZEN INJ	LORAZEPAM
LORAZEN TAB	LORAZEPAM
LORAZINE 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LOREL 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LOREL 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LOREL INJ	LORAZEPAM
LOREN 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LOREN 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LORICON 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LORICON 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LORIPAM 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LORIPAM 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LORIVAN 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LORPIK 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LORPIK 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LORVAN 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LORVIN 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LORVIN 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LOSED 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LOXUM 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LOXUM 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LOZIPAM 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LOZIPAM 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
LOZIPAM INJ	LORAZEPAM
LZEPAM 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
LZEPAM 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
MERIPOSE 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
MERIPOSE 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
NEULORA 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
NEULORA 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
NEULORA 4MG INJ	LORAZEPAM 4.0 MG
NIRSAN MD 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
NIRSAN MD 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
ORAZEP 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
ORAZEP 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
PROLINE 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
PROLINE 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
T LOR 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
T LOR INJ	LORAZEPAM
TANZEPAM 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
TANZEPAM 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
TRAPEX 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
TRAPEX 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
ZELOR 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG
ZEPNAP 1MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 1.0 MG
ZEPNAP 2MG TAB	LORAZEPAM 2.0 MG