Benj 1mg Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in StripWe do not sell this product
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Lorazepam(1.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Anxiety disorder, Sleep disturbance due to anxiety, As pre-med before any operation or dental procedure, Panic attacks, OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorders) |
| Therapy | Anti-anxiety |
| Side effects | Drowsiness, Disorientation, Mood changes, Involuntary eye movements, Blurry vision, Involuntary muscle contractions, Reduced muscle strength, Decreased reflexes and impaired reaction time, Low blood pressure, Slow breathing, Unresponsiveness, Forgetfulness, See things that are not there (hallucination) |
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Medical Description
Benj 1mg tablet is used for the short-term treatment for anxiety, or sleep disturbances due to anxiety, for panic attacks and OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorders). It is also used as pre-med before any operation or dental procedure.
Benj 1 mg tablet contains lorazepam, which belongs to the benzodiazepine class of medicine, as its active component.
Due to its ability to produce feelings of calmness and relaxation, lorazepam is highly misused, and there is a high potential for its abuse. It is known to be habit-forming and can result in tolerance as after consuming it, one gets instant relief in anxiety.
It comes under category D, which means it is risky for pregnant women or their babies and should be avoided during pregnancy.
Uses
- Benj 1 mg tablet is used to treat the following conditions:
- Anxiety disorder
- Sleep disturbance due to anxiety
- As pre-med before any operation or dental procedure
- Panic attacks
- OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorders)
Contraindications
- It is contraindicated in the following cases:
- If you are under 13 years
- If you are allergic to any of the components of this medicine
- If you have a liver or kidney problem
- If you have breathing problems
- If you have myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness
- If you have sleep apnoea, a condition in which breathing is altered during sleep
- If you have suicidal thoughts
- If you have heart conditions or arteriosclerosis, conditions in which blood flow is affected
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- If you have glaucoma (high pressure in the eyes)
Side effects
- The side effects of the medicine are as follows:
- Drowsiness
- Disorientation
- Mood changes, anxiety or agitation is serious in children and the elderly above 65
- Involuntary eye movements
- Blurry vision
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Reduced muscle strength
- Decreased reflexes and impaired reaction time.
- Low blood pressure.
- Slow breathing
- Unresponsiveness
- Forgetfulness
- Hallucination
- Coma or anaphylaxis in serious allergic conditions
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You develop an allergy to this medicine.
- You feel very sleepy, and this disturbs your daily life.
- You feel disoriented.
- You feel anxious or agitated.
- You experience involuntary eye movements, blurry vision or involuntary muscle contractions.
- You experience reduced muscle strength.
- You experience decreased reflexes and impaired reaction time.
- You experience low blood pressure and slow breathing.
Directions for Use
- Take Benj 1 mg tablet as per doctor’s supervision.
- Do not abruptly stop consuming this medicine as the person can experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headaches, sleeplessness or may even develop suicidal thoughts.
- Swallow the medicine whole with water. Do not break or smash the tablet.
- Take the medicine at a fixed time, preferably.
Storage and disposal
Store Benj 1mg Tablet in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. Dispose of used, expired and damaged medicines with caution. Keep it away from children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine, can lead to an overdose. The patient may feel drowsy, disoriented, have involuntary eye movements, blurry vision, involuntary muscle contractions, reduced muscle strength,
decreased reflexes and impaired reaction time, low blood pressure, slow breathing, unresponsiveness, coma. It can even lead to death if combined with other drugs like codeine or morphine. In case of an overdose, rush to a nearby hospital.
Missed a Dose
Never take a double dose if you forget to take a Benj 1mg tablet. If you take the medicine for anxiety and it is less than 3 hours since you have missed the dose, take it as soon as you remember. But if it is more than 3 hours, skip the missed dose.
In case of sleep problems, take the next dose as per the schedule.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Lorazepam belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. It works by increasing the levels of a calming chemical, gamma-amino-butyric-acid (GABA), in your brain. Depending on your health condition, this can make you feel calmer, relieve anxiety or stop a seizure or fit.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Painkillers like codeine, morphine or tramadol
- Antibacterial medicines like rifampicin or antifungal medicines like fluconazole
- HIV medicines like ritonavir
- Medicines to reduce stomach acid like omeprazole
- Muscle relaxants like baclofen and tizanidine.
- Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- Narcotic pain medication such as morphine, oxycodone (OxyContin), and hydrocodone (Vicodin and Lortab)
- Opioid cough medications such as codeine cough syrup
- Sleeping medications such as zolpidem (Ambien)
- Asthma medicine theophylline.
- Tuberculosis medicine isoniazid
- Alcohol addiction medicine disulfiram
- Benj 1 mg tablet if taken with any of these medications can have adverse reactions. Some of these reactions can be life threatening and may require emergency hospitalisation. Many of these medicines cause an effect opposite to the intended effect of Benj 1 mg tablet, and hence must not be consumed together.
Interactions with food items
- Avoid taking foods that contain caffeine. Foods such as coffee, chocolates will inhibit the action of Benj 1 mg tablets.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:BENJ
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Benj 1 MG Tablet (10) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- Anxiety disorders. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). 2022. [cited 9 March 2022]. Available from:
- Lorazepam overdose. DrugAbuse.Com. 2017. [cited 9 March 2022]. Available from:
- Lorazepam: Worsening of delirium: 3 case reports. Reactions Weekly, 1633(1): 468–468. 2017. [cited 9 March 2022]. Available from
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