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Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to the class of benzodiazepines. It is used in the treatment of anxiety disorder and epilepsy/fits. This medication contains lorazepam which relieves anxiety and reduces seizures by raising the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a calming chemical mediator. It also helps relax the tense muscles. Common side effects include pain, itching, swelling or redness around the injection site, drowsiness, sedation, and tiredness.
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About Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml
Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepines primarily used to treat epilepsy (status epilepticus) and anxiety disorder. Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml may be prescribed as short-term therapy for sleeping difficulties due to anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative prior to surgery. An anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affect an individual's daily activities. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterised by episodes of seizures (fits).
Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml contains lorazepam, which works by increasing levels of the calming chemical mediator known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, this helps relieve anxiety, stops seizures attacks (fits) and relaxes the tense muscles.
Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. The common side-effects of Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml are pain, itching, swelling or redness around the injection site, drowsiness, sedation, and tiredness. Most of these side effects of Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not take Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder, severe liver disease, problems with alcohol or other recreational drugs. Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml is a habit-forming drug, and hence there is a risk of dependence on this medicine. So, before stopping this medicine, contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors or general unwell feeling. Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml alters the ability to drive, so do not drive or operate machinery.
Uses of Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml
Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml is used in the treatment of seizures and anxiety. The detailed uses of Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml are as follows:
Directions for Use
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml to ensure its safe and effective use. • Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional in a hospital. • Do not self-administer this medication.
Medicinal Benefits
Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to a group of medications called Benzodiazepine (BZD), primarily used to treat epilepsy (fits) and anxiety disorder. Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml contains lorazepam, which works by increasing levels of the chemical mediator that calms brain cells (neurons), known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), this helps relieve anxiety, stops seizures attacks (fits) and relaxes tense muscles. Additionally, Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml may be prescribed as short-term therapy for sleeping difficulties due to anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative prior to surgery.
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Drug Warnings
Inform your doctor if you have had severe breathing problems, are allergic to lorazepam or other related benzodiazepines, have muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), serious liver problems, breathing problems, or glaucoma (high blood pressure in eyes), are breastfeeding, pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Using Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml with opioid medicines can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and death. Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml should be taken with extreme caution in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. If you feel suicidal thoughts, difficulty in concentration, sleep disturbances, dizziness, or sleepiness, let your doctor know about this. Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml alters the ability to drive, so do not drive or operate machinery.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid taking Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml with alcohol as it can increase the side effects of this medicine like dizziness, drowsiness and difficulty in concentrating.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml is considered unsafe for pregnant women. Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml may cause harmful effects on the baby (foetus), so your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing it.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml passes into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml.
Driving
Unsafe
Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml may cause sleepiness, dizziness, and drowsiness. So, it is not recommended to drive or operate machinery after taking Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml.
Liver
Caution
Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
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The safety and effectiveness of Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml in children have not been established.
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Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepines primarily used to treat epilepsy (status epilepticus) and anxiety disorder. It may be prescribed as short-term therapy for sleeping difficulties due to anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative prior to surgery.
Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml works by increasing levels of the chemical mediator which calms brain cells (neurons), known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), this helps relieve anxiety, stops seizures attacks (fits) and relaxes the tense muscles.
Caffeine is a stimulant that may reduce the calming effects of Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml. So, it is advisable to avoid the intake of caffeinated beverages like coffee, tea and cola or chocolate that contain caffeine.
Elderly patients are more likely to have confusion, sleepiness or age-related health issues, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose. So, it is better to consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
There is no clinical evidence that Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml affects fertility in either men or women. But, if you are trying to get pregnant or having problems getting pregnant while on Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml, consult a doctor.
Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml is a habit-forming drug. It is not likely to be addictive if you take it for 2-4 weeks. Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml may be habit-forming if you previously had problems with drugs or alcohol. Therefore, notify your doctor if you had problems with recreational drugs or alcohol.
Do not stop taking Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml until instructed by your doctor. Stopping Lorel 2 mg Injection 2 ml suddenly may cause side effects like confusion, depression, nervousness, sweating and diarrhoea.
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