Lorel Injection
Product introduction
Lorel 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. Lorel 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.
Uses of Lorel Injection
- Treatment of Anxiety disorder
- Treatment of Short term anxiety
- Treatment of Status epilepticus
Benefits of Lorel Injection
In Treatment of Anxiety disorder
In Treatment of Short term anxiety
In Treatment of Status epilepticus
Side effects of Lorel Injection
Common side effects of Lorel
- Injection site pain
- Sedation
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Muscle weakness
How to use Lorel Injection
How Lorel Injection works
Safety advice
Lorel Injection should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Lorel Injection should be gradual.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Use of Lorel Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Lorel Injection?
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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.
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Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Lorel Injection?
If I suddenly stop taking Lorel Injection, will it affect me adversely?
Does Lorel Injection cause weight gain?
Does Lorel Injection cause depression?
My old uncle is taking Lorel Injection for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
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Is Lorel Injection an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
Can Lorel Injection be used as a sleeping pill?
For how long will Lorel Injection stay in my system?
Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Lorel Injection?
If I suddenly stop taking Lorel Injection, will it affect me adversely?
Does Lorel Injection cause weight gain?
Does Lorel Injection cause depression?
My old uncle is taking Lorel Injection for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Lorel Injection?
Disclaimer:
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