lorazepam (Ativan)

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Introduction

Tradename: Ativan. DEA-controlled substance: class 4.

Indications

Dosage

Tabs: 0.5, 1, 2 mg.

Injection: 2 mg/mL (1 mL, 10 mL), 4 mg/mL (1 mL, 10 mL)

Tabs: 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg.

Store injectable form in refrigerator.

Pharmacokinetics

elimination via liver

elimination via kidney

1/2life = 8-25 hours

protein binding = 88-92 %

Adverse effects

Drug interactions

Laboratory

Mechanism of action

More general terms

References

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  3. Drug Information & Medication Formulary, Veterans Affairs, Central California Health Care System, 1st ed., Ravnan et al eds, 1998
  4. Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Drug Formulary, 1998
  5. 5.0 5.1 Clinical Guide to Laboratory Tests, NW Tietz (ed) 3rd ed, WB Saunders, Philadelpha 1995
  6. 6.0 6.1 UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 12-15, 2001
  7. 7.0 7.1 Deprecated Reference

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