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Composition :

LORAZEPAM-1MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Vrddhi Life Sciences

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About LORICALM 1MG TABLET

LORICALM 1MG TABLET belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepines primarily used to treat epilepsy (status epilepticus) and anxiety disorder. LORICALM 1MG TABLET 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). 

LORICALM 1MG TABLET 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.

Take LORICALM 1MG TABLET exactly as prescribed. The common side-effects of LORICALM 1MG TABLET are sleepiness, tiredness, muscle weakness and problems with co-ordination. Most of these side effects of LORICALM 1MG TABLET 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 LORICALM 1MG TABLET if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder, severe liver disease, problems with alcohol or other recreational drugs. LORICALM 1MG TABLET is a habit-forming drug, and hence there is a risk of dependence on this medicine. Before stopping this medicine, contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors or general unwell feeling.

Uses of LORICALM 1MG TABLET

Epilepsy (fits) and Anxiety Disorder

Directions for Use

Swallow LORICALM 1MG TABLET as a whole with water. Do not crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

LORICALM 1MG TABLET belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepine primarily used to treat epilepsy (fits) and anxiety disorder. LORICALM 1MG TABLET 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, LORICALM 1MG TABLET may be prescribed as short-term therapy for sleeping difficulties due to anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative prior to surgery.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Loricalm 1mg Tablet
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
  • Apply a hot/cold pack to the affected area.
  • Doing gentle exercises can help cope with pain by stretching muscles.
  • Get enough sleep. It helps enhance mood and lower pain sensitivity.
  • Avoid alcohol, smoking and tobacco as they can increase pain.
  • Follow a well-balanced meal.
  • Meditation and massages may also help with pain.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Stay organized with calendars, planners, and sticky notes. Write in notebooks and journals to remember things. Make photo albums to trigger memories and track special events.
  • Use digital tools to help you remember like reminder apps, voice recordings, and GPS navigation
  • Improve your memory with brain exercises, memory aids, and visualization.
  • Create a daily routine and set a schedule. Use reminders and labels to stay organized and on track.
  • Get help to recall from family and friends. You can also talk to a therapist for support.
  • Confusion is a major psychotic disorder that needs immediate medical attention.
  • Acknowledge your experience and put effort to control confusion.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can worsen the condition and increase your confusion.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food that can improve your mental health.
Managing depression as a side effect of medication: a comprehensive guide.
  • Remember, managing depression as a side effect of medication requires patience, persistence, and collaboration with your healthcare team.
  • Tell your doctor about your depression symptoms to adjust medication.
  • Consult a therapist or counsel for emotional support.
  • Engage in regular exercise to release endorphins (neurotransmitters).
  • Practice stress-reducing techniques like meditation and deep breathing.
  • Build a support network of friends, family, and support groups.
  • Establish a consistent sleep schedule.
  • Eat a nutritious diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol and recreational substances.
  • Keep a mood journal to track symptoms and progress.

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. Avoid using LORICALM 1MG TABLET with opioid medicines as it can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and death. LORICALM 1MG TABLET 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. 

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LorazepamAlfentanil
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LorazepamAlfentanil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Loricalm 1mg Tablet:
Using narcotic pain or cough medications together with other medications that also cause central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Loricalm 1mg Tablet and Alfentanil, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. It's important to keep an eye on your health. Your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems. If you notice any of these signs - feeling sad, having trouble breathing, feeling dizzy or sleepy, or finding it hard to focus - make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Loricalm 1mg Tablet:
Using Loricalm 1mg Tablet together with Tapentadol can increase the risk or severity of side effects like decreased breathing rate, irregular heart rhythms, or problems with movement and memory.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Loricalm 1mg Tablet with Tapentadol is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of dizziness, lightheadedness, severe headache, and weakness, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LorazepamPethidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Loricalm 1mg Tablet:
Using Loricalm 1mg Tablet together with Pethidine can cause central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness, possibly leading to coma or death).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pethidine and Loricalm 1mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor can recommend other options that won't cause any problems when taken together. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Loricalm 1mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Loricalm 1mg Tablet with Clozapine may show additive effects and increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Loricalm 1mg Tablet with Clozapine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any extreme drowsiness, confusion, shallow breathing, low blood pressure, weak pulse, and incoordination, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Loricalm 1mg Tablet:
Using Loricalm 1mg Tablet together with Morphine can increase the risk of central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Morphine with Loricalm 1mg Tablet can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any symptoms like trouble breathing, feeling tired, or having a cough, dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, impaired judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination, make sure to contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
LorazepamBumetanide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Loricalm 1mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Loricalm 1mg Tablet with Bumetanide shows additive effects and results in low blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Loricalm 1mg Tablet with Bumetanide together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular pulse or heart rate, you should contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Loricalm 1mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Loricalm 1mg Tablet with Tramadol can increase the risk and severity of side effects like dizziness, decreased breathing rate, and irregular heart rates.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Loricalm 1mg Tablet with Tramadol together is generally avoided as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you notice any symptoms of dizziness, lightheadedness, severe headache, weakness, difficulty concentrating, or impairment in judgment, and motor coordination you should contact a doctor immediately. Avoid driving or using hazardous machines. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LorazepamDroperidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Loricalm 1mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Loricalm 1mg Tablet with Droperidol can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Loricalm 1mg Tablet and Droperidol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice that your heart is beating very slowly, your blood pressure is low, or your heart rhythm feels irregular, it's important to contact a doctor right away. Also, if you suddenly feel dizzy, lightheaded, or faint, or if your heartbeat doesn't feel normal, don't hesitate to reach out to a doctor for help. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Loricalm 1mg Tablet:
Using Loricalm 1mg Tablet together with Ketamine can cause central nervous system depression (a physiological state that can result in a decreased rate of breathing, decreased heart rate, and loss of consciousness, possibly leading to coma or death).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ketamine and Loricalm 1mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you feel dizzy, sleepy, confused, have trouble focusing, feel too relaxed, or have trouble breathing, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LorazepamEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Loricalm 1mg Tablet:
Using Esketamine together with Loricalm 1mg Tablet may increase side effects such as drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Loricalm 1mg Tablet and Esketamine together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. If you're having trouble with feeling sleepy, confused or finding it hard to focus, it's important to let a doctor know right away. They may have other options for you that won't cause these problems. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Do regular exercise, this can help lower anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving your sleep and self-image.
  • You can increase your mindfulness by including yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
  • Drink enough water to stay hydrated.
  • Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables and fruits.
  • Herbs like turmeric, ginger and chamomile contain anti-inflammatory properties. They can reduce inflammation caused due to anxiety disorder.
  • Reduce your alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, high salt and high fat intake.
  • Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a strong social network may help lower the risk of anxiety.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

SEDATIVE-HYPNOTIC DRUGS

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Special Advise

  • Abrupt stoppage of LORICALM 1MG TABLET can lead to significant withdrawal symptoms. Always discuss this with your doctor before completely stopping its usage.
  • To avoid getting addicted to LORICALM 1MG TABLET , take it only in prescribed quantities and only as directed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Anxiety Disorder: An anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affect an individual's daily activities. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of anxiety and nervousness, involving excessive anxiety, fear or worry. Anxiety disorders can affect an individual’s job performance, work and personal relationships.

Epilepsy: Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterised by seizures (fits) episodes. In this condition, there is a chemical change in the brain cells (neurons) that leads to a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain, followed by sudden jerky movements of limbs or a part of the body.

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