Treats anxiety and is sometimes used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting. Belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines
Brand Names:
Ativan
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to lorazepam
Uses:
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
An IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks). An IV injection is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins.
This medicine should be given by a person trained to give IV or IM medicine. Sometimes you, someone in your family, or a friend can be taught to give your medicine.
If a dose is missed:
If you take this medicine regularly, take the missed dose as soon as possible.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store in a refrigerator, away from light. Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking cimetidine (Tagamet®), phenobarbital, antidepressants, an MAO inhibitor (such as Nardil®, Parnate®, or Marplan®), a phenothiazine (such as Mellaril®, Thorazine®, or Stelazine®), or medicines that make you sleepy such as antihistamines, sleeping pills, or narcotic pain-killers.
Warnings:
Make sure your doctor knows if you have myasthenia gravis, liver disease, lung disease, or glaucoma.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
This medicine may make you sleepy. Avoid driving a car or using machinery.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
