Lorazepam is abenzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are drugs which reduce the nerve activity in the brain and spinal cord. Although their exact mechanism of action is not completely understood, it is believed that benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam, enhance the effects ofgamma-aminobutyric acidby binding wi...
A type of seizure calledstatus epilepticus(injection) Lorazepam may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider. How does lorazepam work (mechanism of action)? Lorazepam produces a calming effect on the brain and nerves, which helps to reduce anxiety symptoms and ...
Mechanism of action Lorazepam allosterically binds on the benzodiazepine receptors in the post-synaptic GABA-A ligand-gated chloride channel in different sites of the central nervous system (CNS). This binding will result in an increase on the GABA inhibitory effects which is translated as an increa...