Lopez Md 2 Tablet
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Lorazepam (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Lopez MD 2 Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of short term anxiety and anxiety disorders.
Dosage Form
Tablet MD
Introduction
Lopez MD 2 Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. Take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may increase seizure frequency. Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue and balance disorder. 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.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Lopez MD 2 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Lopez MD 2 Tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Quick Tips
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea anxiety agitation flu-like symptoms sweating tremor and confusion.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lopez MD 2 Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Lopez MD 2 Tablet is not an opioid. It belongs to the benzodiazepine group of medicines and is used for short-term treatment (2-4 weeks) only. It is a habit-forming medicine and can make a person physically and psychologically dependent.
Can Lopez MD 2 Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Lopez MD 2 Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Lopez MD 2 Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
For how long will Lopez MD 2 Tablet stay in my system?
Lopez MD 2 Tablet may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.
Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Lopez MD 2 Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Lopez MD 2 Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
If I suddenly stop taking Lopez MD 2 Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Lopez MD 2 Tablet gradually before completely stopping it. Suddenly stopping it may lead to withdrawal symptoms which include loss of the sense of reality, feeling detached from life, and unable to feel emotion. Some patients have also experienced numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, tinnitus (ringing sounds in the ears), uncontrolled or overactive movements, twitching, shaking, feeling sick, being sick, stomach upsets or stomach pain, loss of appetite, agitation and abnormally fast heart beats. It can also cause panic attacks, dizziness or feeling faint, memory loss, hallucinations, feeling stiff and unable to move easily, feeling very warm, convulsions (sudden uncontrolled shaking or jerking of the body) and oversensitivity to light, sound and touch.
Does Lopez MD 2 Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Lopez MD 2 Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Does Lopez MD 2 Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Lopez MD 2 Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
My old uncle is taking Lopez MD 2 Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Lopez MD 2 Tablet can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in old age patients.
Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Lopez MD 2 Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Lopez MD 2 Tablet may cause loss of muscle control, low blood pressure, mental confusion, slow breathing and even coma. If you have taken higher than the recommended dose of Lopez MD 2 Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.
