Lopez Injection 2 ml belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepines primarily used to treat epilepsy (status epilepticus) and anxiety disorder. Lopez Injection 2 ml may be prescribed as short-term therapy for sleeping difficulties due to anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative prior to surgery. An anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affect an individual's daily activities. Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterised by episodes of seizures (fits). 

Lopez Injection 2 ml contains lorazepam, which works by increasing levels of the calming chemical mediator known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain, this helps relieve anxiety, stops seizures attacks (fits) and relaxes the tense muscles.

Lopez Injection 2 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional. The common side-effects of Lopez Injection 2 ml are pain, itching, swelling or redness around the injection site, drowsiness, sedation, and tiredness. Most of these side effects of Lopez Injection 2 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Lopez Injection 2 ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have any lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), sleeping disorder, severe liver disease, problems with alcohol or other recreational drugs. Lopez Injection 2 ml is a habit-forming drug, and hence there is a risk of dependence on this medicine. So, before stopping this medicine, contact a doctor as it may cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors or general unwell feeling. Lopez Injection 2 ml alters the ability to drive, so do not drive or operate machinery.

Lopez Injection 2 ml belongs to a group of medications called Benzodiazepine (BZD), primarily used to treat epilepsy (fits) and anxiety disorder. Lopez Injection 2 ml contains lorazepam, which works by increasing levels of the chemical mediator that calms brain cells (neurons), known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), this helps relieve anxiety, stops seizures attacks (fits) and relaxes tense muscles. Additionally, Lopez Injection 2 ml may be prescribed as short-term therapy for sleeping difficulties due to anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative prior to surgery.

• Pain, itching, swelling or redness at the site of injection.
• Drowsiness
• Sedation
• Tiredness

Inform your doctor if you have had severe breathing problems, are allergic to lorazepam or other related benzodiazepines, have muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), serious liver problems, breathing problems, or glaucoma (high blood pressure in eyes), are breastfeeding, pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Using Lopez Injection 2 ml with opioid medicines can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and death. Lopez Injection 2 ml should be taken with extreme caution in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. If you feel suicidal thoughts, difficulty in concentration, sleep disturbances, dizziness, or sleepiness, let your doctor know about this. Lopez Injection 2 ml alters the ability to drive, so do not drive or operate machinery.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Lopez Injection 2 ml 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 Lopez Injection 2 ml.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Lopez Injection 2 ml may interact with disease conditions including 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.

• CARBAMAZEPINE
• FLUVOXAMINE
• PHENOBARBITAL
• PHENYTOIN
• PRIMIDONE
• AMPRENAVIR
• RITONAVIR
• CIMETIDINE
• DISULFIRAM
• RIFAMPICIN
• LEVODOPA
• THEOPHYLLINE

• Do regular exercise, this can help lower anxiety by releasing endorphins and improving your sleep.
• You can increase your mindfulness by including yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
• Drink enough water to stay hydrated and limit or avoid alcohol and caffeine to relieve anxiety.
• Include a diet rich in whole grains, vegetables and fruits. This is a healthier option than eating a lot of simple carbohydrates found in processed foods.
• Herbs like turmeric, ginger and chamomile contain anti-inflammatory properties. Including these in the meal can reduce inflammation caused due to anxiety disorder.
• Reduce alcohol, caffeine, added sugar, high salt and high fat intake.
• You can include antioxidants in your daily diet like ashwagandha, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea and lemon balm.
• Try to spend time with your friends and family. Having a strong social network may help lower your risk of anxiety.

• Abrupt stoppage of Lopez Injection 2 ml can lead to significant withdrawal symptoms. Always discuss with your doctor about decreasing the dosage before completely stopping its usage.
• To avoid getting addicted to Lopez Injection 2 ml, take it only in prescribed quantities and only as directed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate.

Anxiety Disorder: An anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of excessive fear or worry that affect an individual's daily activities. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of anxiety and nervousness, involving excessive anxiety, fear or worry. Anxiety disorders can affect an individual’s job performance, school work and personal relationships.

Epilepsy: Epilepsy is a chronic disorder characterised by seizures (fits) episodes. In this condition, there is a chemical change in the brain cells (neurons) that leads to a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain, followed by sudden jerky movements of limbs or a part of the body.