Lori Injection 2 ml belongs to a group of medications called benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and epilepsy/seizures/fits. It can also be used as a sedative during surgery or dental procedure. Besides this, it is also used to manage alcohol withdrawal symptoms like agitation, tremor, or hallucinations. Lori Injection 2 ml contains diazepam, which works by increasing levels of the calming chemical mediator known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain; this helps relieve anxiety, stops seizure attacks (fits) and relaxes the tense muscles.

FAQs

How does Lori Injection 2 ml work?

Lori Injection 2 ml works by increasing levels of a calming chemical known as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. This helps to relieve anxiety and stops seizure attacks (fits), and relaxes tense muscles.

Is Lori Injection 2 ml ideal to use in patients with sleep apnoea syndrome?

Using Lori Injection 2 ml in patients with sleep apnoea syndrome (a condition where breathing stops for a short period of time when a person is sleeping) is contraindicated. So, it is advisable to inform the doctor if you are suffering from sleep apnoea syndrome.

Are there any foods and beverages that I need to avoid while taking Lori Injection 2 ml?

Caffeine is a stimulant that may reduce the calming effects of Lori Injection 2 ml. So, it is advisable to avoid the intake of caffeinated beverages like coffee, tea, cola or chocolate that contain caffeine. Avoid grapefruit juice as it may increase the amount of Lori Injection 2 ml in blood.

In what conditions is Lori Injection 2 ml not recommended?

Lori Injection 2 ml usage is not recommended in people with hypersensitivity to diazepam, people with a phobia (a fear of a particular object or situation), difficulty breathing, porphyria (a disorder of the blood), sleep apnoea syndrome, acute narrow-angle glaucoma, and open-angle glaucoma unless the patient is receiving appropriate treatment.