Lorazepam

Question 1

Lorazapam (ativan) dose

Answer 1

Loading dose: 1-2mg IV bolus. May repeat in 10 min.
Infusion: 0.02-0.1 mg/kg/hr.
Peds: 0.1 mg/kg IV bolus

Question 2

Brand name

Answer 2

Ativan

Question 3

Class

Answer 3

Benzodiazepine, anti-anxiety, sedative/hypnotic

Question 4

Supplied

Answer 4

2 mg / 2ml (1 mg/ml)

Question 5

Adult dose

Answer 5

Loading dose: 1-2 mg IV bolus; may be repeated in 10 minutes.
Infusion: 0.02-0.1 mg/kg/hr

Question 6

Pediatric Dose

Answer 6

0.1 mg/kg

Question 7

Action

Answer 7

Appears to potentiate GABA, sedation, anxiolytic

Question 8

Indication

Answer 8

Anxiety disorders, ETOH withdrawl, Sedation, Seizures

Question 9

Contraindications

Answer 9

Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines or to any components of the formulation, Acute narrow angle glaucoma.

Question 10

Considerations

Answer 10

Hypersensitivity, Shock, Coma, Acute ETOH intoxication.

Question 11

Side Effects

Answer 11

Drowsiness, Sleepiness