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Loren, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Anxiety. Loren also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Loren depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Loren as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Loren are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Loren's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Loren's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Respiratory Depression must refrain from the use of Loren since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Loren are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Loren with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Loren is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Loren is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Loren is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Loren safe for pregnant women?
Loren can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Loren, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Loren safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Loren as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Loren on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Loren on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Loren on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Loren. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Loren on the Heart?
Loren may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Loren should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Loren unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Loren habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Loren. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Loren you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Loren should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Loren has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Loren
Taking Loren with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Loren
Consumption of alcohol and Loren together may have severe effects on your health.
Loren is a brand name for lorazepam. It is a controlled prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepine. It is short-acting potent anxiolytic. It used for the treatment of status epilepticus and insomnia (sleeplessness). It is also used for the treatment of anxiety and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). It is sometimes also used off-label to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Yes, use of Loren for short-term can help in providing relief from anxiety through relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain.
Loren works by relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain through an increase in the activity of a chemical messenger known as GABA. Thus, providing relief from sleeplessness and anxiety to the patient.
Yes, Loren is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration. However, there are few side effects which have been observed at a therapeutic dose level such as drowsiness, dizziness, hallucination, shortness of breath, unusual changes in behavior, and problems with coordination or balance.
No, Loren should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug might result in unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as (anxiousness, sleeplessness, and irritability). You should decrease the dose of medicine gradually as per your doctor's instructions to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Hence, you are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this drug.
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References
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