LOPEZ INJ

INTRODUCTION ABOUT LOPEZ INJECTION

LOPEZ INJECTION contains Lorazepam, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antianxiety agents. It is used to relieve anxiety, muscle tension, and excitement or agitation and controls convulsions (fits). LOPEZ INJECTION can also be used as a pre-medication before any operation or prolonged investigations.

Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried and intrusive thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure, sweating, trembling and dizziness. Your doctor might ask you to make some lifestyle changes, such as having healthy sleeping and eating habits and managing stress through meditation.

LOPEZ INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients having lung or liver diseases, myasthenia gravis (very weak or tired muscles), and sleep apnoea (breathing problems while sleeping). It should be used with caution in patients who have kidney diseases, habitual excessive use of drugs or alcohol, personality disorders, depression, history of psychotic illness, history of convulsions, and glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).

LOPEZ INJECTION must be used with caution in pregnant women. LOPEZ INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. LOPEZ INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients. LOPEZ INJECTION should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

The most common side effects of receiving this medicine are sedation (sleepiness), drowsiness, lack of energy, confusion dizziness, muscle weakness, or depression. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse or persist.

USES OF LOPEZ INJECTION

Relieves:

• anxiety
• muscle tension
• excitement or agitation

Controls:

• convulsions (fits)

Used as a pre-medication:

• surgery
• prolonged investigations

HOW LOPEZ INJECTION WORKS

LOPEZ INJECTION acts on certain centres located in the central nervous system. It aids in increasing the levels of a calming chemical in the brain which can make you feel calm, relaxed and relieved.