LORA INJECTION AMPULE 2ML belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepines primarily used to treat epilepsy (status epilepticus) and anxiety disorder. LORA INJECTION AMPULE 2ML may be prescribed as short-term therapy for sleeping difficulties due to anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative prior to surgery. An anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affect an individual's daily activities. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterised by episodes of seizures (fits).
LORA INJECTION AMPULE 2ML contains lorazepam, which works by increasing levels of the calming chemical mediator known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, this helps relieve anxiety, stops seizures attacks (fits) and relaxes the tense muscles.
LORA INJECTION AMPULE 2ML will be administered by a healthcare professional. The common side-effects of LORA INJECTION AMPULE 2ML are pain, itching, swelling or redness around the injection site, drowsiness, sedation, and tiredness. Most of these side effects of LORA INJECTION AMPULE 2ML do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not take LORA INJECTION AMPULE 2ML if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder, severe liver disease, problems with alcohol or other recreational drugs. LORA INJECTION AMPULE 2ML is a habit-forming drug, and hence there is a risk of dependence on this medicine. So, before stopping this medicine, contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors or general unwell feeling. LORA INJECTION AMPULE 2ML alters the ability to drive, so do not drive or operate machinery.