Orazep 2mg Tablet
Crescent Therapeutics Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
23.93

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Short term anxiety Epilepsy

COMPOSITION:
Lorazepam (2mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
respiratory

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Orazep 2mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Orazep 2mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Orazep 2mg Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.Orazep 2mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Orazep 2mg Tablet should be gradual.

Driving

Orazep 2mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Orazep 2mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Orazep 2mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Orazep 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Orazep 2mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Orazep 2mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Lorazepam   2mg

Uses of Orazep Tablet
Orazep 2mg Tablet is used in the treatment of short term anxiety and epilepsy.

How to use Orazep Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Orazep 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Orazep Tablet works
Orazep 2mg Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Memory impairment, Dizziness, Uncoordinated body movements, Fatigue, Constipation, Slurred speech, Headache, Irritability, Depression, Dryness in mouth.

Expert advice for Orazep Tablet
If you are taking Orazep for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Orazep, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Orazep is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Orazep addictive or habit forming or narcotic?
Orazep is addictive and habit forming, as on prolonged use, it may make you dependent such that you will not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it. It is therefore classified as a narcotic and only the exact quantity required by you will be provided by the chemist/pharmacist after producing a prescriptio

Q. Is Orazep the same as Xanax (alprazolam) or Valium (diazepam)?
Orazep. Xanax (alprazolam) and Valium (diazepam) belong to the same group of drugs called benzodiazepines, but they are used for different indications

Q. Is Orazep a muscle relaxer?
Yes. Orazep acts on the brain to relax muscles

Q. Is Orazep a beta blocker or SSRI?
Orazep is neither a beta blocker (anti-hypertensive) or SSRI (anti-depressant); it belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines

Q. Can I take Orazep for a long time or can I take Orazep forever or how long can I take Orazep or can you take Orazep for years?
This drug should be used for only a short time. Do not take this medication for longer than 4 months without your doctor's advice

Q. Can I take Orazep for pain?
No. Orazep is not a pain-relieving medication. Use it only as advised by your doctor

Q. Can you take Orazep for anxiety?
Yes, it is used to treat anxiety

Q. Can I take lorazepam with melatonin/ Zoloft (sertraline)/ tramadol/ Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone)/ Advil (ibuprofen)/ Ambien (Zolpidem)/ Wellbutrin (bupropion)/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?
Lorazepam has no known harmful interaction with Advil (ibuprofen) or Tylenol (paracetamol); hence can be taken together. Drugs like melatonin/ Zoloft (sertraline)/ tramadol/ Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone)/ Ambien (Zolpidem)/ Wellbutrin (bupropion) can increase the side-effects of lorazepam, and vice verca. Please consult your doctor before taking lorazepam with any other drug

Q. Can I take Orazep with prednisone?
Orazep has no known harmful interaction with prednisone, but always consult with your doctor before taking this medication

Q. Does Orazep get you high?
Orazep enhances the action of a signaling chemical called gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain and thus produces a calming effect. This calming effect may be perceived as pleasant or feeling high by some individuals. On prolonged use, Orazep may also make an individual dependant such that they are not be able to sleep or function normally without taking it

Q. Does Orazep lower blood pressure?
Orazep itself can rarely lower blood pressure. However, it is known to potentiate the effect of medicines used to treat high blood pressure, and cause excessive lowering of blood pressure

Q. Does Orazep make you sleepy?
Yes, excessive sleepiness and daytime drowsiness are few of the side-effects of Orazep

Q. Does Orazep cause erectile dysfunction?
Orazep can interfere with sexual function and very rarely causes erectile dysfunction (i.e. inability to achieve erection).