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Sliban Tablet 1 mg (Lorazepam)

Sliban Tablet 1 mg (Lorazepam)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Lorazepam›1mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Myungin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Yellow round tablet
Packaging
500 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 198501816 · Approved 1985.11.20 · Insurance code 651901320

Summary

Main use
Treatment of neurosis and psychosomatic disorders (e.g., anxiety and tension); preanesthetic medication
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 1 ∼ 4 mg of lorazepam per day orally in 2 ∼ 3 divided doses. For neurosis and psychosomatic disorders, up to 10 mg per day may be administered. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Myungin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of neurosis and psychosomatic disorders (e.g., anxiety and tension); preanesthetic medication

  • Anxiety
  • tension
  • depression
  • autonomic nervous dysregulation
  • cardiac neurosis
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This medication is used to relieve anxiety, tension, and depressive symptoms caused by neurosis or psychosomatic disorders. It may also be administered to regulate anxiety or tension before anesthesia. It is not necessary for mild anxiety due to everyday stress and should only be used when symptoms are severe or significantly impact the patient's daily life. This helps improve the patient's mental tension state.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 1 ∼ 4 mg of lorazepam per day orally in 2 ∼ 3 divided doses. For neurosis and psychosomatic disorders, up to 10 mg per day may be administered. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication can cause severe drowsiness, respiratory distress, coma, or even death if taken with narcotics, so it must be used with great caution. Because there is a risk of abuse or overdose, the precise dosage must be followed as directed by a doctor, and the patient's condition should be regularly monitored. Patients with severe muscle weakness, significant respiratory problems, or certain glaucoma conditions should not take this medication, as it may worsen their symptoms. Children under 12 years of age, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and certain genetically lactose-intolerant patients should also avoid taking this medication. Patients with compromised heart, liver, or kidney function, the elderly, patients with depression, and those with alcohol dependence should be especially cautious when taking this medication and closely monitor for side effects. This medication can cause drowsiness and decreased concentration, so one should avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. Taking it with other central nervous system depressants, narcotic analgesics, or alcohol can exacerbate side effects, so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is essential. Long-term use requires regular testing such as liver function tests, and abrupt discontinuation can lead to withdrawal symptoms, so the dosage should be gradually reduced. It is safest for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding to avoid taking this medication, and if necessary, it should be taken only after consulting with a specialist. It is a principle that children should not take this medication since safety and efficacy have not been established. In case of overdose, one should immediately visit a medical institution for appropriate treatment, and this medication should be kept out of reach of children. This medication should not be transferred to other containers, and when used as an injection, it should not be administered in any manner other than as prescribed.

Side effects

Psychological and physical drug dependence, seizure attacks, hallucinations, tremors, insomnia, anxiety, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety, agitation, depression, irritability, confusion, hallucinations, psychosis, behavioral disorders, drowsiness, dizziness, staggering, orthostatic dysregulation, heaviness of the head, headache, feeling of head pressure, tinnitus, insomnia, palpitations, gait disturbance, nystagmus, blurred vision, liver dysfunction, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, thirst, discomfort in the stomach, abdominal distension, epigastric pain, heartburn, respiratory depression, hypotension, edema, angioedema, dyspnea, rash, itching, fatigue, weakness, tongue twisting, changes in libido, urinary incontinence, delirium, confusion, amnesia, aggressive reactions, abnormal experiences, hyperkinesia, speech disorders, movement disorders, sensory deficits

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, which helps maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer duration.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Yellow round tablet

Package unit

500 tablets/bottle

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