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   Lorazepam

Lorazepam
(injection) (injectable)


Treats anxiety and is sometimes used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting. Belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Ativan

 
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Lorazepam
Ativan
Uses
Treats anxiety and is sometimes used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting. Belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines.

Storage
  • Store in a refrigerator, away from light.
  • Do not freeze. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Injectable. Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. An IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks).
  • An IV injection is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins. This medicine should be given by a person trained to give IV or IM medicine.
  • Sometimes you, someone in your family, or a friend can be taught to give your medicine.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Trouble breathing Severe muscle weakness or trouble standing Slurred speech or severe drowsiness

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to lorazepam.

Missed Dose
  • If you take this medicine regularly, take the missed dose as soon as possible. You should not use two doses at the same time.

Drug Interactions
  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have myasthenia gravis, liver disease, lung disease, or glaucoma. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine. This medicine may make you sleepy.
  • Avoid driving a car or using machinery.

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