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Lorazen 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 Lorazen Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Lorazen. It is best to stop taking Lorazen immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Lorazen Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lorazen for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lorazen Injection on the Kidneys?
Using Lorazen does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Lorazen Injection on the Liver?
Lorazen can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Lorazen Injection on the Heart?
Side effects of Lorazen rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lorazen Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lorazen Injection habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Lorazen Injection. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lorazen Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lorazen Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lorazen Injection has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lorazen Injection
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Lorazen Injection to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lorazen Injection
Taking alcohol with Lorazen Injection can be dangerous.
Yes, Lorazen may cause respiratory depression in some cases because it acts on the central nervous system (CNS) and decreases its activity. If you are experiencing slow and shallow breathing which is a symptom of respiratory depression then consult it with your doctor immediately further any further delay.
No, Lorazen 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.
Usually, Lorazen 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, Lorazen 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 Lorazen. In case of severe stomach upset consult your doctor, take medication and follow his/her instructions.
No, Lorazen should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug might result in unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as (anxiousness, sleeplessness, and irritability). You should decrease the dose of medicine gradually as per your doctor's instructions to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Hence, you are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this drug.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ativan (lorazepam)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 424,466
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 791-792
