food interaction for Lora Injection

alcohol interaction for Lora Injection

pregnancy interaction for Lora Injection

lactation interaction for Lora Injection

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lora 2mg Injection.
UNSAFE
Lora 2mg Injection 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
Lora 2mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Lora 2mg Injection should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Lora 2mg Injection should be gradual.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Lora 2mg Injection

Lorazepam(2mg)

Lora injection uses

{med_name} is used for Status epilepticus, short term anxiety and anxiety disorder.

How lora injection works

Lora 2mg Injection 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 lora injection

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 Lora Injection

12 Substitutes
12 Substitutes
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  • Lorazen Injection
    (2 ml Injection in vial)
    Zenith Healthcare Ltd
    Rs. 7.20/ml of Injection
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  • Loranza Injection
    (2 ml Injection in vial)
    Arinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd
    Rs. 7.75/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 16
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  • Lopam 2mg Injection
    (2 ml Injection in vial)
    Kivi Labs Ltd
    Rs. 8.30/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 17.12
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  • Lorawel Injection
    (2 ml Injection in vial)
    Sigmund Promedica
    Rs. 7.15/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 14.78
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  • Lozipam Injection
    (2 ml Injection in vial)
    Kivi Labs Ltd
    Rs. 7.50/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 15.50
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Expert advice FOR Lora Injection

  • 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 Lora 2mg Injection

Lorazepam

Q. Is Lora 2mg Injection an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Lora 2mg Injection 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. For how long will Lora 2mg Injection stay in my system?
Lora 2mg Injection may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.
Q. Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Lora 2mg Injection?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Lora 2mg Injection. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
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Q. If I suddenly stop taking Lora 2mg Injection, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Lora 2mg Injection 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 Lora 2mg Injection cause weight gain?
The effect of Lora 2mg Injection on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Lora 2mg Injection cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Lora 2mg Injection should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Lora 2mg Injection for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Lora 2mg Injection 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 Lora 2mg Injection?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Lora 2mg Injection 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 Lora 2mg Injection, seek immediate medical help immediately.

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