Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, use of Cerpam for short-term can help in providing relief from anxiety through relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain.

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Very rarely, Cerpam causes tremor. However, the exact cause of tremor is unknown. If you are experiencing any involuntary movements after taking this drug then notify your doctor without further delay.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Cerpam works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through an increase in the activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing relief from sleeplessness and anxiety to the patient.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Cerpam 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.

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Cerpam may cause dry mouth because it decreases the saliva secretion in your mouth. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience excessive dry mouth after taking this drug then try to keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes and ample water.