(Medicine) Lorazepam

Generic name/Active ingredient: Lorazepam 0.5mg, 1mg

Trade name: Apo-Lorazepam

Dosage form: Tablet

Drug classification: Benzodiazepine derivatives anxiolytic

Legal classification: POM

Company: Apotex

Commonly used for: Short-term relief of anxiety in patients with anxiety neurosis (a relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress)

•  It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
•  used to treat anxiety disorders.
• can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use lorazepam if you are pregnant.
• Before taking lorazepam, tell your doctor if you have any breathing problems, glaucoma, kidney or liver disease, or a history of depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction to drugs or alcohol.
• Do not drink alcohol while taking lorazepam. This medication can increase the effects of alcohol.
• side effect : Drowsiness, relaxed and calm, sleepiness
• adult dose :  1 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day.