Oratric 2mg 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.
Oratric 2mg 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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oratric 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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 Oratric
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Injection site pain
Sedation
Chubbyigue
Muscle weakness
Unsteadiness
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Oratric 2mg Tablet
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Oratric 2mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oratric 2mg Tablet 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. Oratric 2mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Oratric 2mg Tablet should be gradual.
Driving
UNSAFE
Oratric 2mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oratric 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed. However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oratric 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed. Employ of Oratric 2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
FAQs:
Is Oratric 2mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Oratric 2mg Tablet 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 Oratric 2mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Oratric 2mg Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Oratric 2mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
For how long will Oratric 2mg Tablet stay in my system?
Oratric 2mg Tablet 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 Oratric 2mg Tablet?
Affirmative, one of the key signs of Oratric 2mg Tablet addiction is feeling uneasy or uncomfortable when you don’t take it. You might also notice a strong urge to take it regularly or feel the need to increase the dose on your own to achieve the same calming effect. These changes could indicate developing dependence and should be discussed with a doctor.
If I suddenly stop taking Oratric 2mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
Affirmative, stopping Oratric 2mg Tablet suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, agitation, dizziness, nausea, shaking, hallucinations, or even seizures. To avoid these effects, the dose should be reduced gradually under medical supervision.
Does Oratric 2mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Oratric 2mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Does Oratric 2mg Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Oratric 2mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
My old uncle is taking Oratric 2mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Oratric 2mg Tablet 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 Oratric 2mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Oratric 2mg Tablet 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 Oratric 2mg Tablet, 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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