Lorazapam

Lorazapam (ATIVAN) / Sedative Hypnotic

DESCRIPTION

• It is a skeletal muscle relaxant that reduces tremors, induces amnesia, and reduces the incidence and recurrence of seizures.

INDICATIONS

• Seizures, Status Epilepticus, premedication prior to cardioversion, acute anxiety states, acute alcohol withdrawal.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Hypersensitivity to the medication, pregnancy, severe respiratory failure, acute narrow-angle glaucoma.

PRECAUTIONS

• Risk for respiratory depression and bradycardia, and should be administered with ECG SpO2 EtCO2 monitoring.

DOSAGE

• 1-2 mg Slow IVP for adults titrated to effect. Max dose of 8mg. If no IV access or Agitated/Violent behavioral patient, administer 1-2 mg IM up to a total of 2 ml per large muscle injection site or 1 ml per small muscle injection site.
• Refer to Handtevy System for pediatric dosage.