food interaction for L. Pam Tablet

alcohol interaction for L. Pam Tablet

pregnancy interaction for L. Pam Tablet

lactation interaction for L. Pam Tablet

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L. Pam 3mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with L. Pam 3mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
L. Pam 3mg 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
L. Pam 3mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
L. Pam 3mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of L. Pam 3mg Tablet should be gradual.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR L. Pam 3mg Tablet

Lorazepam(3mg)

L. pam tablet uses

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

How l. pam tablet works

L. Pam 3mg 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 l. pam 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)

SUBSTITUTES FOR L. Pam Tablet

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    Rs. 4.36/Tablet
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Expert advice FOR L. Pam 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 L. Pam 3mg Tablet

Lorazepam

Q. Is L. Pam 3mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, L. Pam 3mg 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 L. Pam 3mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
L. Pam 3mg Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of L. Pam 3mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
Q. For how long will L. Pam 3mg Tablet stay in my system?
L. Pam 3mg 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 L. Pam 3mg Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take L. Pam 3mg Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
Q. If I suddenly stop taking L. Pam 3mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of L. Pam 3mg 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 L. Pam 3mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of L. Pam 3mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does L. Pam 3mg Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. L. Pam 3mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking L. Pam 3mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of L. Pam 3mg 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 L. Pam 3mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of L. Pam 3mg 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 L. Pam 3mg Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.

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