Lopez 2mg Tablet
Lopez 2 MG Description
Lopez 2mg Tablet belongs to a class of drug called benzodiazepines. It is prescribed to treat anxiety, panic disorders and seizures. Lopez 2mg Tablet contains lorazepam as an active ingredient. Lo
razepam slows down the brain activity and relaxes the patient. It is achieved by binding to a site in the brain called amygdala (part of the brain associated with emotional processes and threat detection, producing anxiety and stress). Lopez 2mg Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. The duration of taking Lopez 2mg Tablet varies depending on the patient’s condition. However, the recommended dose of lorazepam is 2-3 mg per day divided in two to three doses. Lopez 2mg Tablet is an anticonvulsant (prevents involuntary muscle contraction as seen in epileptic attacks and seizures) and may cause minor to serious side effects. It is advised to consult your doctor before starting treatment with Lopez 2mg Tablet and get complete information on its potential side-effects and benefits.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹20.35 |
You Save | ₹2.77 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Lorazepam(2.0 Mg) |
Uses | Anxiety, panic attack, insomnia, seizures |
Side effects | Headache, nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhoea, blurred vision |
Therapy | ANTI-ANXIETY |
Uses of Lopez 2 MG
- Anxiety and anxiety-related disorders
- Panic disorders
- Seizures
- Insomnia
- Agitation in patients with alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Contraindications of Lopez 2 MG
Side effects of Lopez 2 MG
- Most of the side effects are minor and will disappear once the body adjusts to the medicine. However, if the symptoms persist or become worse, immediately consult your doctor.
- Common side effects:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Blurred vision
- Changes in sexual drive
- Restlessness
- Serious side effects:
- Fever
- Severe Skin Rash
- Yellowing of eyes
- Yellowing of skin
- Heartbeat irregularity
Precautions and Warnings of Lopez 2 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- Before taking Lopez 2mg Tablet, talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant.
- Disclose to your doctor about whatever medications you take before starting Lopez 2mg Tablet.
- Consuming large amounts of other medications with Lopez 2mg Tablet can lead to overdose or even death.
Mode of Action of Lopez 2 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Lopez 2 MG
- Lopez 2mg Tablet must be taken as per doctor’s prescription.
- Lopez 2mg Tablet can be taken with or without food.
- Make sure to swallow the Lopez 2mg Tablet as whole and do not chew, crush or break it.
- Lopez 2mg Tablet must be taken at same time as per prescription to ensure better efficacy and benefits.
- Do not stop taking medicine without prior consultation with your doctor.
- After taking Lopez 2mg Tablet if you experience palpitations or irregular heart beat or any discomfort that does not go away, immediately consult your doctor or the nearest emergency hospital.
Interactions of Lopez 2 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Lopez 2mg Tablet may adversely interact with:
- Aceclofenac
- Acetaminophen/Paracetamol
- Acetazolamide
- Aspirin
- Sedatives
- Antidepressants
- Other benzodiazepines
- Antipsychotics
- Opioids
Interactions with food items
- Lopez 2mg Tablet may interact adversely with:
- Alcohol
- Caffeine - leads to reduced action of Lopez 2mg.
Storage and disposal of Lopez 2 MG
Dosage of Lopez 2 MG
Overdose
- Symptoms of an overdose of Lopez 2mg Tablet can be fatal and include CNS depression leading to drowsiness and coma. Overdose may also produce serious symptoms like depression of heart activity causing hypotension, respiratory depression causing hypnosis, coma and even death....
- If you happen to take too much of Lopez 2mg Tablet, reach out to your doctor or the nearest hospital immediately.
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Content Details
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Lopez 2mg Tablet used for?
Q: Who should not use Lopez 2mg Tablet?
- Lopez 2mg Tablet should not be used in case of acute glaucoma, or in case of a known hypersensitivity to the ingredients present in the medicine. It should also not be used in a pregnant woman or a breastfeeding mother as the studies have shown lorazepam, an active ingredient in Lopez 2mg Tablet to cause congenital malformations in newborns....
- It is also not used or used in reduced doses in patients suffering from liver disease, alcohol abuse, psychiatric
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