In this article we’ll briefly discuss what is lorzepam and how it works what it’s used for the dose and side effects contra indications and precautions lorzepam is an anti-anxiety agent that belongs to a category of medications called benzodiazepines it is available as tablets in concentrations of 0.
5 milligrams 1 and 2 milligrams it is also available as an oral solution and injection it potentiates the action of gaba which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter resulting in increased neural inhibition and cns depression especially in limbic system and reticular formation lorzepam is used in the treatment of anxiety anxiety associated with depression pre-anesthetic medication for sedation treatment of status epilepticus and used to relief of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting the usual initial dose of lorazepam for adults for anxiety is two milligrams to
three milligrams orally per day given two to three times per day and the maintenance dose is one milligram to two milligrams orally to three times a day the daily dosage may vary from one to ten milligrams per day and for elderly and debilitated patients the usual initial dose is one to two milligrams per day in divided doses increase gradually to the effective dosage and the usual dose for adults insomnia is two to four milligrams orally once a day at bedtime the usual dose for adults as a pre-anesthetic medication for sedation
is 0.05 milligrams per kilogram intramuscular injection two hours before procedure up to maximum dose of four milligrams or two milligrams total 0.044 milligrams per kilogram intravenous injection whichever is smaller and the usual adult dose for status epilepticus is four milligrams intravenous injection given at a rate of two milligrams per minute may be repeated in ten to fifteen minutes if needed and the maximum total dosage is eight milligrams lower zepam may cause drowsiness and dizziness ataxia respiratory depression
hypertension drug dependence hostile behavior memory impairment and depression it is contra-indicated in case of hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines pregnancy sleep apnea respiratory compromise intra-arterial injection psychosis and acute narrow-angle glaucoma avoid intake of alcoholic beverages or other cns depressants such as sleeping pills antihistamines and narcotics unless specifically ordered by your physician and also avoid use of over-the-counter medications without first informing the treating physician
avoid excessive use of xanthine containing beverages such as regular coffee tea and cocoa as these may counteract the action of larzepam cigarette smoking will decrease medication effect so do not smoke when taking this medication avoid sudden position changes to prevent orthostatic hypotension and also avoid driving or performing other tasks requiring mental alertness and finally do not stop taking medication abruptly as serious withdrawal symptoms may happen, see you in the next article, Good Bye
