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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Lorzone as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Lorzone use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with lorzone, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Lorzone as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals helps to maintain appropriate blood levels of lorzone needed to derive the desired beneficial effects and also prevent toxicity with the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the [...]