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Lorna 4 MG Tablet

Manufacturer
Adcock Ingram Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Composition
Lornoxicam
Prescription
Required

Description

Lorna 4 MG Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicine used for temporary relief of swelling, stiffness, and pain associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Spondylitis etc.

Uses of Lorna 4 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Pain Relief

    This medicine is used to relieve pain of the muscles and joints.

  • Arthritis

    This medicine is also used to relieve acute pain associated with diseases of joints and bones like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and Spondylitis.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lorna 4 MG Tablet

  • Fever and chills
  • Skin rash
  • Increased blood pressuresevererare
  • Increased heartbeatsevererare
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Gastrointestinal Bleedingsevere
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Ringing or buzzing in the ears
  • Visual disturbancessevererare
  • Fluid Retentionsevere
  • Photosensitivity
  • Sleeplessness
  • Kidney Impairmentsevererare
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndromesevererare
  • Difficulty in breathingsevererare
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Lorna 4 MG Tablet

Onset of action

The effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 to 60 minutes of administration.

Duration of effect

The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

moderate
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine since it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, dizziness, drowsiness, etc.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendencies

Usage in pregnancy?

Use of this medicine should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in near future. Use of this medicine during the third trimester of pregnancy should be strictly avoided.

Usage while breast-feeding?

Use of this medicine should be avoided by nursing mothers as the risk of adverse effects on the infant is high.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Lorna 4 MG Tablet

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Lorna 4 MG Tablet, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Camri 4 MG Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Flexilor 4 MG Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Lorflex 4 MG Tablet
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Lornica 4 MG Tablet
Micro Labs Ltd.
Lorsumo 4 MG Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Lorna 4 MG Tablet

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a history of allergy to Lornoxicam or any other ingredient present with it.

  • Oedema

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have fluid retention disorder and have swellings in their body.

  • Heart diseases

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having a disease of the heart or the blood vessels.

  • Kidney Disease

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having severe impairment of kidney function.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose can be skipped.

  • Overdose

    Contact your doctor if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and disturbance in vision.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcoholmoderate

  • Description

    - N/A

  • Instructions

    - Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with this medicine since it may increase the risk of severe adverse effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, dizziness, drowsiness, etc.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Respiratory Diseases

    severe
    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Fluid Retention and edema

    severe
    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having fluid retention and diseases of the heart and other associated organs due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Close monitoring of clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • Hemorrhagic Disorder

    severe
    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from an internal bleeding due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects including death. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Liver Function Test

    moderate
    Report the use of this medicine at least a week before undergoing a test to determine the liver function. Use of this medicine can show elevated levels of certain enzymes which could lead to false positive results.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Lorna 4 MG Tablet as instructed by the doctor. This medicine should be taken before/after food with an adequate amount of water. Do not consume more or less than the quantity prescribed by the doctor.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - Use of this medicine should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy in near future. Use of this medicine during the third trimester of pregnancy should be strictly avoided.

  • Breast-feeding

    - Use of this medicine should be avoided by nursing mothers as the risk of adverse effects on the infant is high.

General warnings

  • Use of other pain killers

    - This medicine should be used with extreme caution if you are taking another painkiller medicine. The risk of adverse effects is significantly higher when large amounts of painkillers are taken.

  • Pediatric use

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in children as safety and effectiveness of use is not clinically established.

  • Geriatric use

    - This medicine should be used with caution in elderly as the risk of adverse effects are significantly high.

  • Other medicines

    - This medicine is known to interact with a large number of medicines, which may include medicines that you are consuming. It is advised that you report all your current medicines to the doctor including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

  • Other diseases

    - This medicine may worsen the symptoms of certain diseases such as asthma, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal bleeding disorders, etc. It is advised that you report all your medical conditions to the doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus

    - This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.

  • Infections

    - This medicine should not be used while a patient is suffering from an infection or an infectious disease.

Other details

  • To be taken before food
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by blocking the production of certain substances that send pain signals to the brain.

Legal Status

Approved
Unknown
Unknown
Approved

Classification

Category
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
Schedule
Schedule H

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