Apo-Lorazepam Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

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Lorazepam

Indications/Uses

Short-term relief of anxiety in patients w/ anxiety neurosis.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 2 mg daily in divided doses, may be carefully increased or decreased by 0.5 mg depending upon tolerance & response. Usual daily dose: 2-3 mg. Max: 6 mg daily. Geriatric & debilitated Max initial daily dose: 0.5 mg, gradually adjust depending on tolerance & response.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Myasthenia gravis, acute narrow-angle glaucoma. Childn <6 yr.

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Warnings

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Mental disturbance, drowsiness, blurred vision, dependence, amnesia, urinary retention, hypotension.

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Drug Interactions

Alcohol, other CNS depressants.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Anxiolytics

ATC Classification

N05BA06 - lorazepam ; Belongs to the class of benzodiazepine derivatives anxiolytics. Used in the management of anxiety, agitation or tension.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Apo-Lorazepam tab 0.5 mg

Packing/Price

500's

Form

Apo-Lorazepam tab 1 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

Apo-Lorazepam

lorazepam

Manufacturer:

Apotex

Distributor:

Pharmaforte