Lorazepam
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Lorazepam, initially marketed under the brand names Ativan and Temesta, is a benzodiazepine drug with short to medium duration of action. It has all five intrinsic benzodiazepine effects: anxiolytic, amnesic, sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant.[1] It is a powerful anxiolytic and since its introduction in 1977, lorazepam's principal use has been in treating the symptom of anxiety. It is a unique benzodiazepine insofar as it has also found use as an adjunct antiemetic in chemotherapy. Among benzodiazepines, lorazepam has a relatively high addictive potential.[2]
References
- ↑ Hindmarch, Ian (January 30, 1997). "Benzodiazepines and their effects". benzo.org.uk. http://www.benzo.org.uk/hindmarch.htm. Retrieved 2007-05-13.
- ↑ Kemper N; Poser W, Poser S. (December 5, 1980). "[Benzodiazepine dependence: addiction potential of the benzodiazepines is greater than previously assumed (author's transl)]". Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1980). 105 (49): 1707–12. PMID 7439058.
External links
- inchem.org - Lorazepam data sheet
- rxlist.com - Lorazepam data sheet
- drugs.com - Lorazepam data sheet
- baxter.com - Lorazepam Injection Data Sheet
- NZ medsafe.govt.nz - Lorzem Data Sheet
- benzo.org.uk - Genus/Wyeth 1998 UK Lorazepam Data Sheet
- benzo.org.uk - Ashton H. Benzodiazepines: How They Work And How to Withdraw. August 2002 (The "Ashton Manual").
- ndaa.org - Drummer, OH. 'Benzodiazepines: Effects on Human Performance and Behavior'(Central Police University Press, 2002).
