IV injection:For administration as a direct IV injection, dilute commercially available injection with an equal volume of compatible diluent (e.g., sterile water for injection, 0.9% sodium chloride injection, or 5% dextrose injection). Following dilution, mix solution thoroughly by gently inverting ...
Parenteral admixture stable for 24 hr at room temp (25°C) Usually given IVP Standard IVP dilution: dilute immediately before use with equal amount of NS or SWI Usual dilution for continuous infusion: 1 mg in 100 mL D5W Discard if discoloration or precipitate IV/IM Administration IM administ...
Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine with antianxiety, sedative, and anticonvulsant effects, is intended for the intramuscular or intravenous routes of administration. It has the chemical formula: 7-chloro-5(2- chlorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-2H-1, 4-benzodiazepin-2-one. The molecular weight is 321....
Odugbesan and Magbagbeola30recommend that the IV route be preferred to IM for administration of lorazepam, providing a somewhat more rapid onset of activity. Patients receiving lorazepam IM must not be permitted to leave the dental office unescorted and must be advised of the possibly enhanced ...