lorazepam(Ativan, Loreev XR)
Intermediate-acting benzodiazepine (Schedule IV)
Pronunciation
/lɔːˈræzəpæm/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- lorazepam
- Brand names
- Ativan, Loreev XR
- Therapeutic class
- Intermediate-acting benzodiazepine (Schedule IV)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take only as prescribed; do not stop abruptly.
- Avoid alcohol and CNS depressants.
- Do not drive after first doses.
- Often preferred in liver disease (no CYP metabolism).
- Tablet can be SL for faster onset.
Sources
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