Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD

Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS

Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of short term anxiety and anxiety disorders. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.

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General Information

Contains

Lorazepam (2mg)

Marketer

Quince Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD 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.

Uses of Lanxtra Tablet MD

Benefits of Lanxtra Tablet MD

Treatment of Anxiety disorder
Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD helps relieve symptoms of many anxiety disorders including obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder by increasing the level of a chemical called GABA in your brain. This prevents abnormal symptoms of anxiety such as restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems. It helps you feel calm with a better ability to deal with problems. Exercise and a healthy diet can also improve your mood. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Treatment of Short term anxiety
Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that may arise in stressful conditions such as an exam or job interview. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. This will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Side effects of Lanxtra Tablet MD

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 you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lanxtra

Drowsiness
Dizziness
Injection site pain
Sedation
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Unsteadiness

How to use Lanxtra Tablet MD

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. Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food.

How Lanxtra Tablet MD works

Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD is a benzodiazepine that works by enhancing the effect of a natural chemical in the brain called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA has an inhibitory effect on brain activity, helping to calm excessive nerve signals that contribute to anxiety. Binding to specific sites on the GABA-A receptor, Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD increases the receptor’s response to GABA, leading to a sedative, anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), and calming effect. This mechanism helps relieve symptoms of anxiety disorders by reducing feelings of nervousness, agitation, and restlessness.

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.
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.
The addiction/habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as directed by your doctor, according to the dose and duration advised.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD should be gradual.

Driving

UNSAFE

Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Use of Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Lanxtra with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Tramadol (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Lorazepam side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Lorazepam as per the observations. It is advised to avoid driving or undertaking other tasks requiring skill and alertness.

Severe

Clozapine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, tremors, sleep disturbances or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Severe

Tramadol (Oral Route)

Severe

Morphine (Oral Route)

Severe

Codeine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?

No, Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD 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 Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD be used as a sleeping pill?

Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.

For how long will Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD stay in my system?

Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD 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 Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD?

Yes, one of the key signs of Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD addiction is feeling uneasy or uncomfortable when you don’t take it. You might also notice a strong urge to take it regularly or feel the need to increase the dose on your own to achieve the same calming effect. These changes could indicate developing dependence and should be discussed with a doctor.

If I suddenly stop taking Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD, will it affect me adversely?

Yes, stopping Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, agitation, dizziness, nausea, shaking, hallucinations, or even seizures. To avoid these effects, the dose should be reduced gradually under medical supervision.

Does Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD cause weight gain?

The effect of Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD on weight gain or loss is not known.

Does Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD cause depression?

If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.

My old uncle is taking Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?

Though it is rare, but use of Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD 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 Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD?

Taking more than the recommended dose of Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD 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 Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD, seek immediate medical help immediately.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

1,4- benzodiazepines

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Benzodiazepines

References

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Lanxtra Tablet MD

Benefits of Lanxtra Tablet MD

Side effects of Lanxtra Tablet MD

How to use Lanxtra Tablet MD

How Lanxtra Tablet MD works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Tramadol (Injection Route)

Clozapine (Oral Route)

Tramadol (Oral Route)

Morphine (Oral Route)

Codeine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?

Can Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD be used as a sleeping pill?

For how long will Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD stay in my system?

Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD?

If I suddenly stop taking Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD, will it affect me adversely?

Does Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD cause weight gain?

Does Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD cause depression?

My old uncle is taking Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?

Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Lanxtra 2mg Tablet MD?

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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