Lorazepam (2mg)
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Lopec-MD 2 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of short term anxiety and anxiety disorders. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.
Lopec-MD 2 Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may increase seizure frequency.
Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue and balance disorder. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Lopec-MD 2 Tablet helps relieve symptoms of many anxiety disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder by increasing the level of a chemical called GABA in your brain. This prevents abnormal symptoms of anxiety such as restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems. It helps you feel calm with a better ability to deal with problems. Exercise and a healthy diet can also improve your mood. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
Lopec-MD 2 Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that may arise in stressful conditions such as an exam or job interview. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. This will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Lopec-MD 2 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Lopec-MD 2 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.
Alcohol-UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lopec-MD 2 Tablet.
Pregnancy-CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lopec-MD 2 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.
Breast feeding- CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lopec-MD 2 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Lopec-MD 2 Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Lopec-MD 2 Tablet should be gradual.
Driving- UNSAFE
Lopec-MD 2 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney- CAUTION
Lopec-MD 2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lopec-MD 2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver- CAUTION
Lopec-MD 2 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lopec-MD 2 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lopec-MD 2 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
If you miss a dose of Lopec-MD 2 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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