Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD (10'S)

Manufacturer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition : Lorazepam(2mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

₹12.50

Strip of 10 Tablet Md

(Inclusive of all taxes)


Nirsan 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.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Pharmacokinets

lorazepam is well absorbed after oral administration. Peak concentrations are attained two hours following oral administration. The bioavailability of lorazepam is approximately 90%. Lorazepam crosses the blood/brain barrier freely by passive diffusion.

Side Effects

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 Nirsan

Dizziness

Sedation

Injection site pain

Fatigue

Muscle weakness

Drowsiness

Contra Indications

 (lorazepam) is contraindicated in patients with – hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines or to any components of the formulation. – acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Concomitant use of benzodiazepines, including Ativan, and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death.

Pregnancy Related Information

Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD 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.

Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD should be gradual.

Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: LORAZEPAM may interact with antianxiety or antiepileptic medicines (carbamazepine, fluvoxamine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone), anti-HIV drugs (amprenavir, ritonavir), acidity medicine (cimetidine), medicines used to treat chronic alcoholism (disulfiram), anti TB drug (rifampicin), anti-Parkinson’s drug (levodopa), asthma drugs (theophylline), and antidepressants.

Drug-Food Interactions: Grapefruit, grapefruit juice and caffeine-containing food or drinks should be avoided as they can affect the working of LORAZEPAM.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have acute alcohol intoxication, closed-angle glaucoma, drug dependence, renal/liver disease, respiratory depression, seizures, prolonged hypotension, prematurity, depression, obesity, paradoxical reactions and upper gastrointestinal disease.

Typical Dosage

Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C

Effects Of Missed Dosage

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

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.

How To Use

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. Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FAQs

Q. Is Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD an opioid? Is it a habit-forming medicine?

No, Nirsan 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.

Q. Can Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD be used as a sleeping pill?

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

Q. For how long will Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD stay in my system?

Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD 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 Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD?

The most important symptom of addiction is that you may feel unpleasant if you do not take Nirsan 2mg Tablet MD. Another symptom could be that you may increase the dose on your own to feel its effect.