Manufacturer: Ceras Pharmaceutical
Salt Composition : Lorazepam(1mg)
Strip of 20 Tablet
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Cerpam 1mg Tablet relieves symptoms of anxiety such as nervousness, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, excessive sweating, trembling, weakness or lack of concentration. It may be taken with or without food. However, 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.
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
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 Cerpam
Dizziness
Weakness
Sedation
Balance disorder (loss of balance)
Lorazepam is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines or to any components of the formulation, in acute narrow-angle glaucoma, pre-existing CNS depression, coma, acute pulmonary insufficiency or sleep apnea
Cerpam 1mg 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 Cerpam 1mg Tablet.
Cerpam 1mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Cerpam 1mg Tablet should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Cerpam 1mg Tablet should be gradual.
acute alcohol intoxication.
closed-angle glaucoma.
drug dependence.
renal/liver disease.
respiratory depression.
seizures.
prolonged hypotension.
prematurity.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Cerpam 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cerpam 1mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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. Cerpam 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Is Cerpam 1mg Tablet an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?
No, Cerpam 1mg 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 Cerpam 1mg Tablet be used as a sleeping pill?
Cerpam 1mg Tablet is used for sleeping difficulties caused due to short-term anxiety. One of the very common side effects of Cerpam 1mg Tablet is drowsiness and sleepiness. It calms the mind, and therefore, helps a person to sleep.
Q. For how long will Cerpam 1mg Tablet stay in my system?
Cerpam 1mg 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 Cerpam 1mg Tablet?
The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Cerpam 1mg Tablet. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.
Q. If I suddenly stop taking Cerpam 1mg Tablet, will it affect me adversely?
You should reduce the dose of Cerpam 1mg 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.
Q. Does Cerpam 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?
The effect of Cerpam 1mg Tablet on weight gain or loss is not known.
Q. Does Cerpam 1mg Tablet cause depression?
If you have a history of depression then it may increase the risk of developing depression again. Cerpam 1mg Tablet should not be used alone in depressed patients because it may cause suicidal tendencies in such patients.
Q. My old uncle is taking Cerpam 1mg Tablet for sleeplessness associated with anxiety. Can it affect his memory?
Though it is rare, but use of Cerpam 1mg Tablet can cause memory impairment, which may be more apparent in old age patients.
Q. Are there any harmful effects of taking more than the recommended doses of Cerpam 1mg Tablet?
Taking more than the recommended dose of Cerpam 1mg 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 Cerpam 1mg Tablet, seek immediate medical help immediately.
