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Lorisk, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Lorisk also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Lorisk depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Lorisk have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Lorisk are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lorisk is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Lorisk's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lorisk related warnings section.
Lorisk is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug reaction of Lorisk with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Lorisk is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Lorisk is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Lorisk safe for pregnant women?
Lorisk may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Lorisk again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lorisk safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Lorisk. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Lorisk on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Lorisk. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Lorisk on the Liver?
Lorisk has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lorisk on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Lorisk on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Lorisk should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lorisk unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lorisk habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lorisk.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lorisk will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Lorisk should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lorisk cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lorisk
Taking Lorisk with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lorisk
Taking alcohol with Lorisk can be dangerous.
No, Lorisk should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Lorisk comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.
Yes, Lorisk can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Lorisk is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Lorisk can be taken in the morning. It can be taken anytime once in a day with food or without food or as advised by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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