Maximum Daily Dose: 10 mg orally/day in divided doses (2 mg/day divided in the elderly) AcuteAgitation Give 1-2 mg PO/IV/IM as needed Anxiolysis or Sedation Prior to Procedure IM/IV: 0.05 mg/kg up to 2 to 4 mg IV given 20 min prior to procedure (or IM given 2 hours prior) ...
0.05 mg/kg intramuscularly (IM) for 1 dose; 2 hours before surgery; not to exceed 4 mg (2 mg in elderly), OR 0.044 mg/kg intravenously (IV) for 1 dose; 15-20 minutes before surgery; not to exceed 4 mg (2 mg in elderly) ...
Lorazepam contains lorazepam, a Schedule IV controlled substance. Abuse Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine and a CNS depressant with a potential for abuse and addiction. Abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. Misuse is...
For the primary purpose of sedation and relief of anxiety, usual recommended initialIV doseof lorazepam is 2 mg total, or 0.044 mg/kg (0.02 mg/lb), whichever is smaller. This dose will suffice for sedating most adults and should not ordinarily be exceeded in patients older than 50 years....
Patients >50 years of age generally should not receive initial IV dose >2 mg. Excessive and prolonged sedation may occur.Detailed Lorazepam dosage information Cautions for LorazepamContraindicationsKnown hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines or any ingredient in the formulation (e.g., benzyl alcohol, ...
Diazepam was changed to lorazepam 2 mg po/iv every six hours, and 1 mg po every four hours as needed for agitation with haloperidol 1 mg po/im every two hours as needed for severe agitation. Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) withdrawal: a case report She was encouraged to discontinue the ...
IV/IM: Use with caution in mild-to-moderate impairment; not recommended in severe impairment of hepatic failure Dosing Considerations Periodically reassess the usefulness for individual patients IV: Monitor respirations q5-15min and before each repeated IV dose Interactions...
Ativan contains lorazepam, a Schedule IV controlled substance. Abuse Ativan is a benzodiazepine and a CNS depressant with a potential for abuse and addiction. Abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. Misuse is the...
LOREEV XR contains lorazepam, a Schedule IV controlled substance. Abuse LOREEV XR is a benzodiazepine and a CNS depressant with a potential for abuse and addiction. Abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. Misus...
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