Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Lorazepam
Drug Class
Psycholeptics; Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics, Hypnotics And Sedatives
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N05BA06
Status
Essential Medicine
What is TRANQUIL?
anxiety disorders
treat anxiety disorders
insomnia caused by anxiety or te...
used to treat insomnia caused by anxiety or temporary situational stress
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Benzodiazepine pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzodiazepine. It belongs to Chloride Channel Potentiator (GABA operated) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Benzodiazepine pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Lorazepam is 321.20. Its pKa is 1.3, 11.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1 to 4 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take lorazepam exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use lorazepam in larger amounts, or
3
Child · Oral
50 to 0 ug/kg — As recommended.
Dose for 5-12 Years of Children
Safety Alerts
Chronic psychosis, CNS depression, respiratory depression, compromised airway, hyperkinesis, not for use alone to treat depression (or anxiety associated with depression), obsessional states, phobic states, acute pulmonary insufficiency, severe hepatic impairment
Important Warnings
Personality disorder (dependent, avoidant, obsessive-compulsive) may increase risk of dependence, muscle weakness, organic brain changes, parenteral administration, narrow-angle glaucoma, renal impairment, Mild to moderate hepatic impairment, elderly or debilitated patients
Avoid long term use
Withdraw gradually
Side Effects
Amnesiaataxia (especially in the elderly)confusiondependencedrowsinesslightheadednessmuscle weaknessparadoxical increase in aggressiondizzinessdysarthriaGI disturbancesgynaecomastiaheadachehypotensionincontinence
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
CNS depressants including valproate
clozapine
haloperidol
theophylline
aminophylline
CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers (e.g. cimetidine
rifampicin)
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 131.69
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 100 · approved 01 Jul, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 100Rs 131.69
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