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Lanax is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Lanax also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Lanax is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Lanax include Eye Burning, Eye irritation, Stinging in the Eyes. Some other side effects of Lanax have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lanax 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lanax is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Lanax related warnings talks about Lanax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lanax can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lanax in conditions like Heart Failure, Diabetes, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Other contraindications of Lanax have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Lanax may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lanax is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lanax is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Lanax safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Lanax. It is best to stop taking Lanax immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Lanax safe during breastfeeding?
Lanax may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lanax on the Kidneys?
Lanax may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lanax on the Liver?
Side effects of Lanax rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Lanax on the Heart?
Lanax is completely safe for the heart.
Lanax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lanax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lanax habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lanax has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Lanax
Taking Lanax with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lanax
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lanax with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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