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