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Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Composition FOR Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD

Lorazepam(2mg)

food interaction for Nirsan Tablet MD

alcohol interaction for Nirsan Tablet MD

pregnancy interaction for Nirsan Tablet MD

lactation interaction for Nirsan Tablet MD

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD 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 Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD.
UNSAFE
Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD 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
Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD should be gradual.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD

Lorazepam(2mg)

Nirsan tablet md uses

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

How nirsan tablet md works

Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD 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 nirsan tablet md

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 Nirsan Tablet MD

  • 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 Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD

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Q. Is Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD 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 Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD be used as a sleeping pill?
Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
Q. For how long will Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD stay in my system?
Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD 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 Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
Q. If I suddenly stop taking Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD 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 Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD cause weight gain?
The effect of Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD 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 Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD 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 Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD, seek immediate medical help immediately.

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