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Lorazepam Intensol Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
CIV
General Description
Lorazepam 2mg; per mL; concentrated soln.
Pharmacological Class
Benzodiazepine.
How Supplied
Soln—30mL (w. dropper)
Manufacturer
Lorazepam Intensol Indications
Indications
Anxiety.
Lorazepam Intensol Dosage and Administration
Adult
Mix with liquid or semi-solid food. Consume mixture immediately. Give in 2 or 3 divided doses, with largest dose taken at bedtime. Anxiety: initially 2–3mg daily; range: 1–10mg daily. Elderly or debilitated: initially 1–2mg daily; adjust gradually if needed. Transient stress or insomnia: 2–4mg single daily dose at bedtime.
Children
Not recommended.
Lorazepam Intensol Contraindications
Contraindications
Acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
Lorazepam Intensol Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Lorazepam Intensol Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Drug or alcohol abuse. Suicidal tendencies. Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Therapy for >4months. Monitor blood counts and liver function with long-term use. Avoid abrupt cessation. Elderly. Debilitated. Psychosis, depression, pregnancy, nursing mothers: not recommended.
Lorazepam Intensol Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Lorazepam Intensol Interactions
Interactions
Potentiation of CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Lorazepam Intensol Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
CNS depression (esp. sedation), dizziness, weakness, unsteadiness, transient memory impairment, disorientation, nausea, headache, sleep disturbances, agitation, abuse potential, upper GI disease (monitor).
Lorazepam Intensol Clinical Trials
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Lorazepam Intensol Note
Not Applicable
Lorazepam Intensol Patient Counseling
See Literature
