food interaction for Loranza Injection

alcohol interaction for Loranza Injection

pregnancy interaction for Loranza Injection

lactation interaction for Loranza Injection

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

SALT INFORMATION FOR Loranza 2mg Injection

Lorazepam(2mg)

Loranza injection uses

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

How loranza injection works

Loranza 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 loranza 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 Loranza Injection

12 Substitutes
12 Substitutes
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  • Lora 2mg Injection
    (2 ml Injection in vial)
    Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Rs. 7.55/ml of Injection
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  • Lorazen Injection
    (2 ml Injection in vial)
    Zenith Healthcare Ltd
    Rs. 7.20/ml of Injection
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    Rs. 14.90
    save 7% more per ml of Injection
  • 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
    save 8% more per ml of Injection
  • 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 Loranza 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 Loranza 2mg Injection

Lorazepam

Q. Is Loranza Injection an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Loranza 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 Loranza Injection stay in my system?
Loranza 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 Loranza Injection?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Loranza 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 Loranza Injection, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Loranza 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 Loranza Injection cause weight gain?
The effect of Loranza Injection on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Loranza Injection cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Loranza Injection should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Loranza Injection for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Loranza 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 Loranza Injection?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Loranza 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 Loranza Injection, seek immediate medical help immediately.

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