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Almazine 1mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Almazine 1mg Tablet

Lorazepam(1mg)

food interaction for Almazine Tablet

alcohol interaction for Almazine Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Almazine Tablet

lactation interaction for Almazine Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Almazine 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Almazine 1mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
Almazine 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Almazine 1mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Almazine 1mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Almazine 1mg Tablet should be gradual.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Almazine 1mg Tablet

Lorazepam(1mg)

Almazine tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of short term anxiety and anxiety disorder.

How almazine tablet works

Almazine 1mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Common side effects of almazine tablet

Dizziness, Weakness, Sedation, Memory impairment, Injection site pain, Blurred vision, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Depression, Drowsiness, Unsteadiness, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Abnormality of voluntary movements, Hypersensitivity, Paradoxical reactions, Drug dependence, Apnea (absence of breathing)

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Expert advice FOR Almazine Tablet

  • The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
  • It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
  • Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.

Frequently asked questions FOR Almazine 1mg Tablet

Lorazepam

Q. Is Almazine 1mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Almazine 1mg Tablet is not an opioid. It belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicines and is used for short-term treatment (2-4 weeks) only. It is a habit-forming medicine and can make a person physically and psychologically dependent.
Q. Can Almazine 1mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Almazine 1mg Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Almazine 1mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
Q. For how long will Almazine 1mg Tablet stay in my system?
Almazine 1mg Tablet may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.
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Q. Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Almazine 1mg Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Almazine 1mg Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
Q. If I suddenly stop taking Almazine 1mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Almazine 1mg Tablet gradually before completely stopping it. Suddenly stopping it may lead to withdrawal symptoms which include loss of the sense of reality, feeling detached from life, and unable to feel emotion. Some patients have also experienced numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ears), uncontrolled or overactive movements, twitching, shaking, feeling sick, being sick, stomach upsets or stomach pain, loss of appetite, agitation and abnormally fast heart beats. It can also cause panic attacks, dizziness or feeling faint, memory loss, hallucinations, feeling stiff and unable to move easily, feeling very warm, convulsions (sudden uncontrolled shaking or jerking of the body) and oversensitivity to light, sound and touch.
Q. Does Almazine 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Almazine 1mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Almazine 1mg Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Almazine 1mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Almazine 1mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Almazine 1mg Tablet can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in old age patients.
Q. Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Almazine 1mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Almazine 1mg Tablet may cause loss of muscle control, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing and even coma. If you have taken higher than the recommended dose of Almazine 1mg Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 December, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)