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About Lorat 1mg Tablet

LORAZEPAM belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepines primarily used to treat epilepsy (status epilepticus) and anxiety disorder. LORAZEPAM may be prescribed as short-term therapy for sleeping difficulties due to anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative prior to surgery. An anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affect an individual's daily activities. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterised by episodes of seizures (fits). 

LORAZEPAM contains lorazepam, which works by increasing levels of the calming chemical mediator known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, this helps relieve anxiety, stops seizures attacks (fits) and relaxes the tense muscles.

Take LORAZEPAM exactly as prescribed.

Uses of Lorat 1mg Tablet

Epilepsy (fits) and Anxiety Disorder

Medicinal Benefits of Lorat 1mg Tablet

LORAZEPAM belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepine primarily used to treat epilepsy (fits) and anxiety disorder. LORAZEPAM contains lorazepam, which works by increasing levels of the chemical mediator that calms brain cells (neurons), known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), this helps relieve anxiety, stops seizures attacks (fits) and relaxes tense muscles. Additionally, LORAZEPAM may be prescribed as short-term therapy for sleeping difficulties due to anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative prior to surgery.

Directions for Use

Swallow LORAZEPAM as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.

Side Effects of Lorat 1mg Tablet

• Sleepiness
• Tiredness
• Muscle weakness
• Problems with co-ordination

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have had severe breathing problems, are allergic to lorazepam or other related benzodiazepines, have muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), serious liver problems, breathing problems, or glaucoma (high blood pressure in eyes), are breastfeeding, pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid using LORAZEPAM with opioid medicines as it can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and death. LORAZEPAM should be taken with extreme caution in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. If you feel suicidal thoughts, difficulty in concentration, sleep disturbances, dizziness, or sleepiness, let your doctor know about this. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

LORAZEPAM may interact with antianxiety or antiepileptic medicines (carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), anti-HIV drugs (amprenavir, ritonavir), acidity medicine (cimetidine), medicines used to treat chronic alcoholism (disulfiram), anti TB drug (rifampicin), anti-Parkinson’s drug (levodopa), asthma drugs (theophylline), and antidepressants.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 Inform your doctor if you have acute alcohol intoxication, closed-angle glaucoma, drug dependence, renal/liver disease, respiratory depression, seizures, prolonged hypotension, prematurity, depression, obesity, paradoxical reactions and upper gastrointestinal disease.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• Avoid taking LORAZEPAM with alcohol as it can increase the side effects of this medicine like dizziness, drowsiness and difficulty in concentrating.

PREGNANCY

• LORAZEPAM is considered unsafe for pregnant women. LORAZEPAM may cause harmful effects on the baby (foetus), so your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing it.

BREAST FEEDING

• LORAZEPAM passes into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Avoid breastfeeding while taking LORAZEPAM.

DRIVING

• LORAZEPAM may cause sleepiness, dizziness, and drowsiness. So, it is not recommended to drive or operate machinery after taking LORAZEPAM.

LIVER

• LORAZEPAM to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

• LORAZEPAM to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.