Lorazepam (Lorazepam) - Description

R_x only

CIV

DESCRIPTION

Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine with antianxiety and sedative and anticonvulsant effects, is intended for intramuscular or intravenous route of administration. It has the chemical formula 7-Chloro-5-(2-chlorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-2 H -1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one. The molecular weight is 321.16, and the C.A.S. No. is [846-49-1]. The molecular formula is C₁₅H₁₀Cl₂N₂0₂. The structural formula is:

Lorazepam is a nearly white powder almost insoluble in water. Each mL of sterile injection contains either 2 or 4 mg of lorazepam, 0.18 mL polyethylene glycol 400 in propylene glycol with 2% benzyl alcohol as preservative.