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Synonyms / Brand Names:Almazine, Alzapam, Anxiedin, Aplacassee, Ativan, Bonatranquan, Delormetazepam, Emotival, Idalprem, Lorabenz, Lorax, Loraz, Lorazepam Intensol, Lorsilan, Pro Dorm, Psicopax, Punktyl, Quait, Securit, Sedatival, Sedazin, Somagerol, Tavor, Temesta, Wypax
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Dosing and Administration
Ativan (lorazepam) is administered orally. For optimal results, dose, frequency of
administration, and duration of therapy should be individualized according to
patient response.
The usual range is 2 to 6 mg/day given in divided doses, the largest dose being
taken before bedtime, but the daily dosage may vary from 1 to 10 mg/day.
For anxiety, most patients require an initial dose of 2 to 3 mg/day given b.i.d. or
t.i.d.
For insomnia due to anxiety or transient situational stress, a single daily dose of
2 to 4 mg may be given, usually at bedtime.
For elderly or debilitated patients, an initial dosage of 1 to 2 mg/day in divided
doses is recommended, to be adjusted as needed and tolerated.
FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications, Contraindications, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, etc.
Calculate Creatine Clearance
On line calculator of your patients Cr Cl by a variety of formulas.
Convert pounds to Kilograms
On line calculator of your patients weight in pounds to Kg for dosing estimates.
Publication Resources
Recent articles, WikiDoc State of the Art Review, Textbook Information
Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials, Trial Results
Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines, Cochrane Collaboration, etc.
Media Resources
Slides, Video, Images, MP3, Podcasts, etc.
Patient Resources
Discussion Groups, Handouts, Blogs, News, etc.
International Resources
en Español
FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications
Contraindications
Side Effects
Drug Interactions
Precautions
Overdose
Instructions for Administration
How Supplied
Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data
FDA label
FDA on Lorazepam (injection)
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Publication Resources
Most Recent Articles on Lorazepam (injection)
Review Articles on Lorazepam (injection)
Articles on Lorazepam (injection) in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
WikiDoc State of the Art Review
Textbook Information on Lorazepam (injection)
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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials with Lorazepam (injection) at Clinical Trials.gov
Trial Results with Lorazepam (injection)
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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Lorazepam (injection)
Cochrane Collaboration on Lorazepam (injection)
Cost Effectiveness of Lorazepam (injection)
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Media Resources
Powerpoint Slides on Lorazepam (injection)
Images of Lorazepam (injection)
Podcasts & MP3s on Lorazepam (injection)
Videos on Lorazepam (injection)
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Patient Resources
Patient Information from National Library of Medicine
Patient Resources on Lorazepam (injection)
Discussion Groups on Lorazepam (injection)
Patient Handouts on Lorazepam (injection)
Blogs on Lorazepam (injection)
Lorazepam (injection) in the News
Lorazepam (injection) in the Marketplace
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International Resources
Lorazepam (injection) en Español
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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.