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Alora, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Anxiety. Other than this, Alora has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Alora depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Alora side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Alora go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Alora's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Alora has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alora related warnings section.
Alora can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Alora in conditions like Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by Alora are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Alora with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Alora is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Alora is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Alora safe for pregnant women?
Alora has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Alora without medical advice.
Is the use of Alora safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Alora may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Alora should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Alora on the Kidneys?
Alora may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alora on the Liver?
Alora may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Alora on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Alora on the heart have been reported.
Alora should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alora unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alora habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Alora. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Alora can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Alora is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Alora has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alora
Taking Alora with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alora
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Alora is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Alora cannot be taken with an opioid drug. It can cause life-threatening side effects such as sedation, respiratory problems, depression, and in rare consequences can lead to coma as well if these two combinations are mixed together.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of it. Take light meals and avoid spicy and high-fat content meals when experiencing stomach upset while taking Alora. In case of severe stomach upset consult your doctor, take medication and follow his/her instructions.
Alora is not the exact drug for the treatment of Insomnia. However, since Insomia patients also suffer from anxiety during the night this medicine can be taken to relax the mind and eventually induce sleep. Do not take it without consulting a physician.
Alora works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through increase in activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing relief from sleeplessness and anxiety to the patient.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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