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Composition: Lorazepam (2mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lozipam Injection

Description:

Lozipam Injection is a prescription medicine used to treat status epilepticus. A medical emergency when a prolonged seizure occurs or continuous seizure occurs within a span of five minutes, even before the person recovers from the previous one.

Lozipam Injection may also be used to induce anesthesia before an investigation or a surgical procedure. It relieves anxiety and muscle tension, thus making the person comfortable before the operation or investigation procedure. This medicine is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Lozipam Injection may be given into your vein (intravenously) or into one of your muscles (intramuscularly). The recommended dose depends on your age, weight and why it is being used for you. It is usually used for a short-term only owing to its high habit-forming potential.

Side effects of this medicine include drowsiness, sedation, tiredness, confusion, depression, muscle weakness. 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. It is important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Lozipam

  • Injection site pain
  • Sedation
  • Chubbyigue
  • Muscle weakness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dizziness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lozipam Injection
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lozipam Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lozipam Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lozipam Injection should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Lozipam Injection should be gradual.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lozipam Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lozipam Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Lozipam Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Employ of Lozipam Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Lozipam Injection an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?

No, Lozipam 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.

For how long will Lozipam Injection stay in my system?

Lozipam Injection may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.

Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Lozipam Injection?

The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Lozipam Injection. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.

If I suddenly stop taking Lozipam Injection, will it affect me adversely?

You should reduce the dose of Lozipam 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.

Does Lozipam Injection cause weight gain?

The effect of Lozipam Injection on weight gain or loss is not known.

Does Lozipam Injection cause depression?

If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Lozipam Injection should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.

My old uncle is taking Lozipam Injection for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?

Though it is rare, but use of Lozipam Injection can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in old age patients.

Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Lozipam Injection?

Taking more than the recommended dose of Lozipam 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 Lozipam Injection, seek immediate medical help immediately.

Is Lozipam Injection an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?

No, Lozipam 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.

Can Lozipam Injection be used as a sleeping pill?

Lozipam Injection is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Lozipam Injection is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.

For how long will Lozipam Injection stay in my system?

Lozipam Injection may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.

Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Lozipam Injection?

The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Lozipam Injection. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.

If I suddenly stop taking Lozipam Injection, will it affect me adversely?

You should reduce the dose of Lozipam 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.

Does Lozipam Injection cause weight gain?

The effect of Lozipam Injection on weight gain or loss is not known.

Does Lozipam Injection cause depression?

If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Lozipam Injection should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.

My old uncle is taking Lozipam Injection for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?

Though it is rare, but use of Lozipam Injection can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in old age patients.

Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Lozipam Injection?

Taking more than the recommended dose of Lozipam 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 Lozipam Injection, seek immediate medical help immediately.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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