Lorazepam

Question 1

What is Lorazepam’s brand name?

Answer 1

Ativan

Question 2

What is Lorazepam’s therapeutic category

Answer 2

Antianxiety agent

Question 3

What is Lorazepam’s drug schedule?

Answer 3

C IV controlled substance

Question 4

What are Lorazepam’s indications?

Answer 4

Anxiety, sedation, status epilepticus (seizures)

Question 5

What is Lorazepam’s usual adult dose?

Answer 5

2-6 mg/day in divided doses

MAX: 8 mg/day

Question 6

What are Lorazepam’s common side effects?

Answer 6

Sedation, depression, dizziness, confusion

Question 7

What are Lorazepam’s monitoring parameters?

Answer 7

Anxiety
Respiratory/cardiovascular status
Blood pressure, HR, withdrawal symptoms

Question 8

What are Lorazepam’s available dosage forms?

Answer 8

Oral tablet: 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg
Oral solution (concentrate): 2 mg/ml
Injection: 2 mg/ml 4 mg/ml

Question 9

What are Lorazepam’s counseling points?

Answer 9

Avoid/limit alcohol
Avoid mentally alert activities until effect are realized
Use with caution in elderly (due to falling)
Avoid abrupt discontinuation