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Ativan (Lorazepam) - Summary

 

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ATIVAN SUMMARY

ATIVAN (lorazepam) Injection
CIV
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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-2 H -1, 4-benzodiazepin-2-one.

Status Epilepticus

ATIVAN Injection is indicated for the treatment of status epilepticus.

Preanesthetic

ATIVAN Injection is indicated in adult patients for preanesthetic medication, producing sedation (sleepiness or drowsiness), relief of anxiety, and a decreased ability to recall events related to the day of surgery. It is most useful in those patients who are anxious about their surgical procedure and who would prefer to have diminished recall of the events of the day of surgery (see PRECAUTIONS, Information for Patients).

ATIVAN NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Ativan (Lorazepam)

Economic evaluation of propofol and lorazepam for critically ill patients undergoing mechanical ventilation. [2008.03]

Economic evaluation of propofol and lorazepam for critically ill patients undergoing mechanical ventilation. [2008.01.02]

Lorazepam, diphenhydramine, and haloperidol transdermal gel for rescue from chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting: results of two pilot trials. [2008.01]

Effect of sedation with dexmedetomidine vs lorazepam on acute brain dysfunction in mechanically ventilated patients: the MENDS randomized controlled trial. [2007.12.12]

Propofol associated with a shorter duration of mechanical ventilation than scheduled intermittent lorazepam: a database analysis using Project IMPACT. [2007.12]

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Clinical Trials Related to Ativan (Lorazepam)

Fasting Study of Lorazepam Tablets 2 mg and Ativan Tablets 2 mg [Completed]

Lorazepam Sedation for Critically Ill Children [Suspended]

A Comparison of Lorazepam and Diazepam in the Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal [Completed]

The Impact of Lorazepam on Cognition in APOE e4 Carriers [Completed]

Exploring the Effects of Diazepam and Lorazepam [Recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-06-22

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