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Lopam Injection 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.
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Is the use of Lopam Injection safe for pregnant women?
Lopam can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lopam, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lopam Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lopam for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lopam Injection on the Kidneys?
Using Lopam does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Lopam Injection on the Liver?
Lopam may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lopam Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Lopam rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lopam Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lopam Injection habit forming or addictive?
Lopam Injection can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lopam Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lopam Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Lopam Injection can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lopam Injection
When consumed with certain foods, Lopam Injection may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lopam Injection
Consumption of alcohol and Lopam Injection together may have severe effects on your health.
Usually, Lopam is given for short-term treatment. Your doctor recommends this drug depending upon your condition and extends the medicine course further if you require it. Do not discontinue the treatment suddenly or take longer than prescribed.
Yes, use of Lopam 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.
Yes, Lopam 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.
Lopam 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.
Yes, Lopam 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.
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