Lorsaid 8mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Abbott |
| Active Ingredient | Lornoxicam (8mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Amino acids and Derivatives |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| Action Class | NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (enolic acids) |
| User Rating | 4.4 |
| User Reviews | 487 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Lorsaid Injection?
If you miss a dose of Lorsaid 8mg, consult your doctor.
Lorsaid 8mg Injection Reviews
Lorsaid 8mg is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for short-term treatment of mild to moderate postoperative pain. It is usually given in cases where oral administration is unsuitable especially after a dental surgery.
Lorsaid 8mg is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep receiving the medicine until the doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, flushing, insomnia, and injection site reactions. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must consult with their doctors before using the medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Lorsaid 8mg is generally administered by a healthcare professional. You should not self-administer this medicine at home. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should keep receiving the medicine until the doctor says it is okay to stop using the medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, flushing, insomnia, and injection site reactions. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
Before using it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must consult with their doctors before using the medicine. Your doctor may also regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function, and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
How Lorsaid 8mg Injection Works
Lorsaid 8mg is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation (pain and swelling).
How to Use Lorsaid 8mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Lorsaid 8mg Injection
- In Pain relief: Lorsaid 8mg is used for short-term relief of pain in cases where it is not possible to take a pain killer by mouth like in the case of surgery. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain.It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.
Uses of Lorsaid 8mg Injection
- Pain relief
Lorsaid 8mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lorsaid 8mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Lorsaid 8mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lorsaid 8mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lorsaid 8mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lorsaid 8mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lorsaid 8mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lorsaid 8mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lorsaid 8mg. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time.
- Lorsaid 8mg can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.