Lorazepam is a tranquilizer medicine known commercially as Lorax.
This oral medication acts on the central nervous system by altering the functioning of neurotransmitters, thereby reducing anxiety and sleep disorders.
Lorazepam Indications
Anxiety; insomnia; states of tension; nervousness; seizures.
Side Effects of Lorazepam
Dizziness; sedation; ataxia; changes in memory; changes in speech; Headache; fatigue; blurred vision; dry mouth; diarrhea; nausea; vomiting; changes in appetite; insomnia; anxiety; depression; aggressiveness; tachycardia; Chest pain; respiratory depression; hyperventilation; stuffy nose; elevations of liver enzymes; reduction of libido.
Contraindications of Lorazepam
Pregnancy risk D; women in the lactation phase; children under 12 years of age; individuals with hypotension; individuals with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula.
How to use Lorazepam
Oral use
Adults
- Anxiety : Begin treatment with 2 to 3 mg of Lorazepam daily. Maintain treatment with 1 mg. Maximum dose: 10 mg.
- Insomnia : Give 1 to 2 mg of Lorazepam in a single dose, preferably before bedtime.
