Lopez Md 2mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Lopez Md 2 MG Description
Lopez MD is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety, panic disorders, and seizure disorders (epilepsy). The pharmacological component of Lopez MD is Lorazepam 2mg. Anxiety is a condition cha
racterised by increased worry and fear about routine situations. Anxiety can present with increased heart rate, sweating, restlessness, trembling, increased rate of breathing, etc. Panic disorder is also a type of anxiety disorder with a feeling of loss of control and fear. It is important to note that Lorazepam has habit-forming potential. It also has the potential to be misused. Careful monitoring while on this medication is required and necessary. This is an oro-dispersable tablet that is not to be swallowed but allowed to dissolve in your mouth. The medication should be taken as recommended by the doctor. It should not be abruptly started or stopped, as it may cause withdrawal effects. Taking the tablet at the same time every day is advisable for maximum efficacy.
Product Summary
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Contains | Lorazepam(2.0 Mg) |
Uses | Treatment of anxiety disorders and short-term relief of anxiety |
Side effects | Sedation, Dizziness, Weakness, Lethargy, Fatigue, Drowsiness, Impaired coordination and balance, Blurred vision, Confusion, Irritability, Loss of libido |
Therapy | ANTI-ANXIETY |
Uses of Lopez Md 2 MG
- Lopez MD is used in the following cases:
- Management of anxiety disorders
- Short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety
- Short-term relief of anxiety associated with depressive symptoms
Contraindications of Lopez Md 2 MG
- It is contraindicated in the following cases:
- If you have known Lorazepam or benzodiazepine hypersensitivity or known allergies to any components in this medication
- If you have significant liver dysfunction
- If you have acute narrow-angle glaucoma
- If you have respiratory insufficiency and obstructive sleep apnea
- If you have myasthenia gravis that affects muscle strength and respiration
- If you have depression, suicidal ideation
- If you have a history of substance use and dependence
- If you are an elderly patients
Side effects of Lopez Md 2 MG
- The side effects of Lopez MD include the following:
- Sedation
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Unsteadiness, impaired coordination and balance
- Lethargy
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Blurred vision
- Confusion
- Irritability
- Loss of libido
- Impairment of memory
Precautions and Warnings of Lopez Md 2 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You should inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking. This tablet interacts with many other medicines that use the same metabolic enzymes.
- You should report to your doctor immediately in case of any mood changes or suicidal ideation.
Mode of Action of Lopez Md 2 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Lopez Md 2 MG
- Take this medication as prescribed by the treating physician.
- Do not swallow this medication; instead, take this as a dispersible tablet.
- Take this medicine as a whole, and allow it to dissolve in your mouth.
- Do not handle this medication with wet hands, as it may cause the tablet to dissolve in your hands and hence be unusable.
- Take this medication at the same time every day for optimal pharmacological effects.
- Finish the entire course of this medication as prescribed by your treating doctor.
- Consult your doctor before stopping this medication as abrupt stoppage of Lopez MD can cause withdrawal side effects. Driving or use of heavy machinery is not advised while using this medication.
- Do not mix alcohol with this medication, as it can be life-threatening.
- Follow the directions of your treating physician precisely and have a regular follow-up as this medication has habit forming tendencies.
Interactions of Lopez Md 2 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- The concomitant use of this medication with opioids (like morphine, tramadol, etc.) is contraindicated, as it may cause respiratory depression, coma and death.
- It should not be used with other central nervous system depressants like alcohol as it can cause similar effects and present life-threatening adverse effects.
- Clozapine and Lorazepam should not be used together, as they may produce marked sedation, excessive salivation, drop in blood pressure, lack of muscle control, delirium and respiratory arrest.
- The concomitant use of Lorazepam and Valproate is not recommended as it increases the concentration of Lorazepam in blood and causes side effects.
- Probenecid prolongs the duration of action of Lorazepam.
- Theophylline and aminophylline decrease the sedative effects of Lorazepam and other benzodiazepines.
Interactions with food items
- This medication does not have any known interaction with food items.
Storage and disposal of Lopez Md 2 MG
Dosage of Lopez Md 2 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Bhavika Shah
MBBS, MD (Dermatology), DNB (Dermatology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I feel very drowsy ever since I started taking Lopez MD. Can I stop it?
Q: I feel better after using this tablet and want to keep taking it. Can I continue using it?
Q: Can I take a painkiller along with Lopez? I have severe backache.
References
- Ghiasi N, Bhansali RK, Marwaha R. Lorazepam. In: StatPearls [Internet]. [cited 12 March 2022]. Available from
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