Indicated for: anxiety
Route of administration: injectable
Substance: lorazepam (benzodiazepine)
ATC: N05BA06 (Nervous system | Anxiolytics | Benzodiazepine derivatives)
This medicine may affect your ability to drive or use machines.
This medicine may cause dizziness or vertigo.
This medicine may cause dependence or be misused.
May slow breathing, especially with alcohol or sedatives.
Avoid alcohol during treatment.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Older people may have an increased risk of side effects.
Do not stop treatment abruptly without medical advice.
This medicine may cause drowsiness or reduced alertness.
Lorazepam is a medication from the benzodiazepine class, used to treat anxiety, insomnia, panic disorders, and to reduce agitation or nervous tension. It is also used in certain cases to treat acute seizures (status epilepticus) or to calm patients before surgeries or medical procedures.
Lorazepam works by enhancing the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that reduces excessive brain activity, producing sedative, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant effects.
Side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, confusion, muscle weakness, or, in rare cases, paradoxical reactions (such as agitation or irritability). Long-term use can lead to physical and psychological dependence, so treatment should be short-term and under medical supervision. It is important to take the medication as prescribed by a doctor, and discontinuation should be gradual to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
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