Meteeza

by Glitz

Active ingredient: Lormetazepam

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About Lormetazepam

Tranquilizer, Sedative/Hypnotic

Uses

Sleep disturbances.

How to take it

Adults: 1 tab at bed time. Children: Not recommended.

Side effects

Drowsiness, which may continue into the following day. Muscle weakness, ataxia, confusion, vertigo, GI upset, visual disturbances, rash, impaired alertness and dexterity, headache, urinary retention, changes in libido. Anterograde amnesia. Rarely blood disorders, jaundice. Dependence.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Acute pulmonary insufficiency, respiratory depression, sleep apnoea, phobic or obsessional states, chronic psychosis, Myasthaenia gravis. Severe hepatic impairment. As monotherapy to treat depression or anxiety associated with depression. Precautions: Chronic pulmonary insufficiency. Renal impairment. Mild to moderate hepatic impairment. History of drug or alcohol abuse. Personality disorders. Elderly. Avoid long-term use. Withdraw gradually.

Advice

Take immediately before bedtime. Avoid prolonged use. Avoid alcohol during therapy. Contact prescriber if there is increased confusion, feeling of unsteadiness or forgetfulness.

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Interactions with Lormetazepam

Alcohol, CNS depressants, anticonvulsants, CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers (e.g. cimetidine, rifampicin).

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