Manufacturer: RKG Pharma
Salt Composition : Lorazepam(2mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Arkapam 2mg Tablet 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.
Arkapam 2mg 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.
Lorazepam binds to benzodiazepine receptors on the postsynaptic GABA-A ligand-gated chloride channel neuron at several sites within the central nervous system (CNS). It enhances the inhibitory effects of GABA, which increases the conductance of chloride ions into the cell
The clinical pharmacokinetics of lorazepam, a 3-hydroxy, 1,4-benzodiazepine, indicate that it is rapidly and readily absorbed, reaching peak concentrations in the blood proportional to the dose approximately 2 hours after oral administration
Fatigue
Balance disorder (loss of balance)
Dizziness
Sleepiness
low amount of albumin proteins in the blood.
suicidal thoughts.
alcohol intoxication.
drug abuse.
asthma.
liver problems.
severe liver disease.
sleep apnea.
Arkapam 2mg Tablet 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.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Arkapam 2mg Tablet.
Arkapam 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Arkapam 2mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Arkapam 2mg Tablet should be gradual.
acute alcohol intoxication.
closed-angle glaucoma.
drug dependence.
renal/liver disease.
respiratory depression.
seizures.
prolonged hypotension.
prematurity.
Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arkapam 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arkapam 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Arkapam 2mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Arkapam 2mg 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.
Q. Can Arkapam 2mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Arkapam 2mg Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Arkapam 2mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
Q. For how long will Arkapam 2mg Tablet stay in my system?
Arkapam 2mg Tablet may take around 3 days to get completely removed from the system.
Q. Are there any symptoms that I would experience if I get addicted to Arkapam 2mg Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Arkapam 2mg Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
