Lorazepam / Ativan Drug Card Flashcards
1
Q
Generic name
A
Lorazepam
2
Q
Brand name
A
Ativan
3
Q
Class
A
Tranquilizer (benzodiazepine)
4
Q
Action
A
Anticonvulsant
Sedative
5
Q
Indications
A
Major motor seizures
Status epilepticus
Premedication before cardioversion
Acute anxiety states
6
Q
Contraindications
A
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to the medication
7
Q
Precautions
A
- Has short duration of effect
- Do not mix with other medications because of possible precipitation problems.
- Flumazenil (Romazicon) should be available
- Dilute with normal saline or (not of) D5W prior to IV administration
8
Q
Side effects
A
Drowsiness
Hypotension
Respiratory depression and apnea
9
Q
Adult dosage
A
0.5 - 2.0 mg IV; may be increased to 1.0 - 4.0 mg IV
10
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Adult route
A
IV, IM, rectal, IO
