Aug 16, 2023 · Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to treat a seizure emergency called status epilepticus. Lorazepam injection is also used as a sedative to …

Aug 16, 2023 · IV: The recommended dose of 2 mg (OR 0.44 mg/kg, whichever is smaller) should not ordinarily be exceeded in patients over 50 years of age. IV: Doses up to 0.05 mg/kg (4 mg …

Apr 1, 2025 · Lorazepam injection is used before certain medical procedures, including surgery, to relieve anxiety. When lorazepam is used before surgery, the patient will not remember some …

Mar 28, 2025 · INTRAVENOUS INJECTION. For the primary purpose of sedation and relief of anxiety, the usual recommended initial dose of lorazepam for intravenous injection is 2 mg …

Studies in healthy adult volunteers reveal that intravenous lorazepam in doses up to 3.5 mg/70 kg does not alter sensitivity to the respiratory stimulating effect of carbon dioxide and does not...

Jun 19, 2020 · IM, IV, Oral: Initial: 1 to 2 mg 3 times daily; IV preferred for initial dosing with switch to oral as patient improves. May increase dose based on response and tolerability in …

Nov 26, 2024 · Lorazepam Injection contains lorazepam, a Schedule IV controlled substance. Abuse Lorazepam Injection is a benzodiazepine and a CNS depressant with a potential for …

Lorazepam may be administered by deep intramuscular injec- tion; alternatively, the drug may be administered by intravenous injection, when diluted immediately prior to use with an equal

Following single intravenous doses of 1.5 to 3 mg of Lorazepam injection, mean total body clearance of lorazepam decreased by 20% in 15 elderly subjects of 60 to 84 years of age …

Dec 16, 2024 · For the primary purpose of sedation and relief of anxiety, the usual recommended initial dose of lorazepam for intravenous injection is 2 mg total, or 0.02 mg/lb (0.044 mg/kg), …