Ativan Flashcards
1
Q
Trade Name
A
Ativan
2
Q
Generic Name
A
Lorazepam
3
Q
Class
A
Benzodiazepine
Anticonvulsant
Sedative/Hypnotic
4
Q
Action
A
Binds 2/ GABA A receptors potentiating their sedative, anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects
5
Q
Supply
A
Vials
Tablets
6
Q
Indications
A
Acute anxiety Premedication to cardioversion Skeletal muscle relaxation Seizures Status epilepticus
7
Q
Contraindications
A
Alcohol use
Use with caution in conjunction with other CNS depressants
8
Q
Side effects
A
Ataxia
Amnesia
Respiratory depression
Hypotension
9
Q
Adult dose
A
IV- .5-2 mg
IM- 1-4 mg
10
Q
Routes
A
IV
IM
