Lorazepam (Ativan) Flashcards
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Lorazepam Class:
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Benzodiazepine; sedative; anticonvulsant.
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Lorazepam Mechanism of Action:
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Anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and sedative effects suppresses propagation of seizure activity produced by foci in cortex, thalamus and limbic areas.
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Lorazepam Indications:
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- Initial control of status epilepticus or severe recurrent seizures.
- Severe anxiety
- Sedation
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Lorazepam Adult Dose:
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2-4 mg slow IV at 2 mg / min. or IM; may repeat in 15-20 minutes to maximum dose of 8 mg.
IV: Dilute, IM: DO NOT Dilute
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Lorazepam Pediatric Dose:
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0.05 - 0.2 mg / kg slow IV, IO slowly over 2 minutes or IM; may repeat in 15-20 minutes to maximum dose of 0.2 mg / kg.
IV: Dilute, IM: DO NOT Dilute