Description
What Is Lorazepam (Ativan)?
Lorazepam is the generic form of the brand-name drug Ativan, used to treat anxiety disorders and to
relieve anxiety that’s associated with depression. Ativan (Lorazepam) 2mg
Lorazepam is also used to treat insomnia, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),
agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal, and nausea and vomiting from cancer treatments.
The drug belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines, and is available as oral tablets,
an oral concentrate solution, and an injection.
Lorazepam Dose for Anxiety – Adult:
Dosage Forms & Strengths
– 1mg
– 2mg
Initial dose: 2 to 3 mg orally per day, given 2 to 3 times per day
Maintenance dose: 1 to 2 mg orally 2 to 3 times a day
Comments:
-The daily dosage may vary from 1 to 10 mg per day.
-The dosage should be increased gradually when needed to help avoid adverse effects.
-When higher dosage is indicated, the evening dose should be increased before the daytime doses.
Use: Management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety
associated with depressive symptoms
Lorazepam Dose for Light Anesthesia – Adult
IM: 0.05 mg/kg IM once
-Maximum total dose: 4 mg
IV: 2 mg total, or 0.044 mg/kg IV once, whichever is smaller
Usual Adult Dose for Status Epilepticus
4 mg IV given at a rate of 2 mg/min; may repeat the dose in 5 to 10 minutes
-Maximum total dose: 8 mg
Comments:
-Vital signs should be monitored, an unobstructed airway should be maintained, and
artificial ventilation equipment should be available.
-When an intravenous port is not available, the IM route may prove useful.
Use: Treatment of status epilepticus
Lorazepam and Pregnancy
Before taking lorazepam, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
Medications like lorazepam may cause birth defects, particularly during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Also, taking lorazepam later in pregnancy may cause harmful effects to the newborn baby.
Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby before taking lorazepam, because taking the
medication while breastfeeding can cause side effects in the nursing baby.
Lorazepam Side Effects
Seek emergency medical help at once if you have any of these serious signs of an allergic reaction to the medication:
Hives
Trouble breathing
Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
The most common side effects of lorazepam oral tablets and concentrate solution are:
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Weakness
Unsteadiness
The most common side effects of lorazepam injection also include:
Low blood pressure
Excessive sleepiness
Shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and feeling like you can’t breathe in enough air
Most lorazepam side effects occur and are more severe when the medication is used in higher doses.
Talk to your doctor if you experience any side effects, particularly if they are severe or do not go away.
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