Ativan. This study compared the efficacy and adverse effects of intranasal versus intravenous lorazepam in children aged 614 years who presented with acute seizures. Luckily no sleepiness the following day or any other.
Ativan is a prescription medicine used to treat anxiety disorders. Ativan 1-2mg IV or 2-4mg PO x1 stat Ativan 1mg IV or 2mg PO q4-6h standing Ativan 1 mg IV or 2mg PO q2h prn CIWA8 HR100 or DBP100 Hold dose for RR. Ativan lorazepam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens.
This medication is used to treat anxiety.
Lorazepam Ativan is a benzodiazepine frequently used to manage anxiety presurgically and as a sedative. It is used to treat anxiety disorders trouble sleeping severe agitation active seizures including status epilepticus alcohol withdrawal. 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. You might also hear it called a sedative-hypnotic or anxiolytic medication.