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Lorazen Injection is a prescription medicine used to treat status epilepticus. A medical emergency when a prolonged seizure occurs or continuous seizure occurs within a span of five minutes, even before the person recovers from the previous one.Lorazen Injection may also be used to induce anesthesia before an investigation or a surgical procedure. It relieves anxiety and muscle tension, thus making the person comfortable before the operation or investigation procedure. This medicine is given as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Lorazen Injection may be given into your vein (intravenously) or into one of your muscles (intramuscularly). The recommended dose depends on your age, weight and why it is being used for you. It is usually used for a short-term only owing to its high habit-forming potential.Side effects of this medicine include drowsiness, sedation, tiredness, confusion, depression, muscle weakness. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

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Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lorazen Injection. Pregnancy: Lorazen Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. Breastfeeding: Lorazen Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Lorazen Injection should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Lorazen Injection should be gradual. Driving: Lorazen Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Kidney: Lorazen Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lorazen Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. Liver: Lorazen Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lorazen Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Lorazen Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youҀ™re worried about them Common Side Effects : Dizziness Sedation Injection site pain Fatigue Muscle weakness Drowsiness

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