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Loranza Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Anxiety. Loranza Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Loranza Injection 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.
Some other side effects of Loranza Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Loranza Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Loranza Injection is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Loranza Injection related warnings talks about Loranza Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Loranza Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Loranza Injection in conditions like Liver Disease, Respiratory Depression. The section on Loranza Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Loranza Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Loranza Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Loranza 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 Loranza Injection safe for pregnant women?
Loranza can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Loranza right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Loranza Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Loranza has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Loranza Injection on the Kidneys?
Using Loranza does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Loranza Injection on the Liver?
Loranza 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 Loranza Injection on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Loranza on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Loranza Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Loranza Injection habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Loranza Injection. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Loranza Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Loranza Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Loranza Injection can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Loranza Injection
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Loranza Injection to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Loranza Injection
Consuming Loranza Injection with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Loranza 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.
Yes, Loranza and clonazepam can be together only on your doctor's advice because both of these drugs belong to the same class (benzodiazepines) and taking them together increases the risk of side effects.
No, Loranza 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.
Usually, Loranza 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, Loranza is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration. However, there are few side effects which have been observed at a therapeutic dose level such as drowsiness, dizziness, hallucination, shortness of breath, unusual changes in behavior, and problems with coordination or balance.
This medicine data has been created by -
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