LORAZEPAM (Ativan) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

LORAZEPAM

What is the Trade Name for LORAZEPAM?

Ativan

What are the Indications for LORAZEPAM?

• INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ativan (lorazepam) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. The effectiveness of Ativan (lorazepam) in long-term use, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient.

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