Anxilor 1 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Anxilor Information

Anxilor is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Anxiety. Secondary and off-label uses of Anxilor have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Anxilor. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Anxilor as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Anxilor 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.

It is also important to note that Anxilor has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Anxilor's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Anxilor related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Respiratory Depression must refrain from the use of Anxilor since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Anxilor contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Anxilor with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Anxilor is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Anxilor Benefits & Uses
Anxilor Dosage & How to Take
Anxilor Side Effects
Anxilor Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Anxilor with Other Drugs
Anxilor Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Anxilor
Anxilor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Anxilor Benefits & Uses

Anxilor is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)

Other Benefits

Insomnia

Anxilor Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: The usual dosage is 2 to 6 mg/day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: The usual dosage is 2 to 6 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: Anxiety Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: The usual dosage is 2 to 6 mg/day

Anxilor Related Warnings

Is the use of Anxilor safe for pregnant women?

Anxilor may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Anxilor again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Anxilor safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Anxilor for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Anxilor on the Kidneys?

Anxilor is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Anxilor on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Anxilor. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Anxilor on the Heart?

Anxilor is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Anxilor with Other Drugs

Anxilor should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol,Codeine

Alfentanil

Flumazenil

Methadone

Methadone Tablet

Morphine

Olanzapine

Moderate

Clozapine

Phenylephrine

Mild

Caffeine

Anxilor Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anxilor unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Parkinson's Disease
Depression
Suicidal Tendency
Allergy
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Respiratory Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Anxilor

Is this Anxilor habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Anxilor. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Anxilor as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Anxilor only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, this Anxilor works for mental disorders.

Yes

Anxilor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Anxilor

Taking Anxilor with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Anxilor

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Anxilor as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Anxilor

Question over 5 years ago

Does Anxilor cause hair loss?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Anxilor might cause hair loss (alopecia). It is a rare side effect of this drug which is unharmful and reversible in nature. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Anxilor cause stomach upset?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Anxilor can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Take light meals, try to avoid spicy and high-fat content meals when experiencing stomach upset while taking Anxilor. In case of severe stomach upset consult your doctor, take medication and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Anxilor?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Anxilor is a brand name for lorazepam. It is a controlled prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepine. It is short-acting potent anxiolytic. It used for the treatment of status epilepticus and insomnia (sleeplessness). It is also used for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). It is sometimes also used off-label to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Anxilor treat bipolar disorder?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Anxilor does not treat bipolar disorder. However, sometimes it is used to control an acute episode of agitation in bipolar disorder. You are advised to consult with your doctor for better treatment options for bipolar disorder.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Anxilor?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Anxilor can be taken with or without food. Preferably taken 2 -3 times a day or as advised by your doctor. The dose should be gradually increased from low to high. It may cause dizziness and drowsiness that alters the ability to concentrate. You shouldn't drive or operate heavy machinery while taking medicine.