Ingredient

Lorazepam

Lorazepam is a psychotropic agent ingredient that alleviates anxiety and has a sedative effect.

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MFDS ingredient code M088374

What does it do?

Lorazepam is a medication from the benzodiazepine class, primarily used for alleviating anxiety symptoms and for sedative purposes. This ingredient acts on the nervous system to reduce excessive tension and provide a sense of calm.

Lorazepam binds to the GABA receptor, a neurotransmitter in the brain, inhibiting neural activity. As a result, neural excitation is reduced, anxiety and tension are alleviated, and sedative effects occur.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Among benzodiazepines, lorazepam has a medium duration of action, providing rapid sedative effects along with relatively sustained anxiety-relieving effects. Unlike other benzodiazepines, it is primarily specialized in alleviating anxiety and tension.

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Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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