Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lorzone as follows: Lorzone is mainly metabolized inside the body by the liver and is excreted out of the body in the urine by the kidneys. If liver is deficient, metabolism of the drug could be compromised, which can result in higher concentrations of the drug in the body for longer periods of time. If kidney function is deficient, elimination of the drug could be compromised, which also [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lorzone as follows:   Lorzone, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain, exacerbation of SOB, and difficulty breathing. Low oxygen levels in the body with elevated carbon-di-oxide levels can contribute to altered levels of consciousness, sedation, slow & shallow breathing, severely compromised endurance and exercise tolerance, extreme fatigue, and development of seizures. Severe cases might also lead to emergency [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Lorzone as follows: Do not take lorzone, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of lorzone or any other medications belonging to the group of skeletal muscle relaxants, such as, methocarbamol and baclofen. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of lorzone. Lorzone has some potential for addiction, especially after prolonged use [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lorzone as follows: Respiratory depression Lorzone, especially when taken in high doses, can lead to depression of respiratory center in the brain and consequently cause exacerbation of SOB, and difficult breathing. This risk with lorzone can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Individuals with history of breathing [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lorzone as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Lorzone use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, and light-headedness. This risk with lorzone can be even high when it is taken along with any other products and medications causing central nervous depression, such as, alcohol, opioid pain medications, antidepressants, antianxiety medications, and sedatives. Watching closely for therapeutic response and changing the dose accordingly, to help optimum control of [...]