ATIVAN
    Brand:
    ATIVAN
    
Manufacturer:
    WYETH
 
    
Manufacturer Details
    WYETH
    
    
    
    
    
 
      
Compositions:
Lorazepam 1mg/2mg tablets,
  
 
 
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      Strength
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      Rate
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      Packing Style
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            1mg
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            66.75
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            25s tablets
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            2mg
         | 
        
        
            73.40
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            25s tablets
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List of Related Indications:
- Anxiety
 
- Pre-anaesthetic medication
 
- Psychoneurotic disorders
 
- Psychosomatic disorders
 
 
List Of Drugs:
   - Lorazepam-@Benzodiazepines
 
 
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Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics
        
        
     
    
    
    
    
    
 
    
    
           
            Drug Interaction:
        
        
            
	Benzodiapines include- Alprozolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clonazepam, Clorazepate,Diazepam, Halazepam, Lorazepam,Oxazepam, Prazazepam Refer Diazepam 
	+ Lorazepam-                                                                                                                     Alcohol-                                                                                                                            Potentiation of CNS depression produced by alcohol,general anaesthestics,narcotic analgesics, tricylic antidepressants and MAOIs.
	Nefazodone-                                                                                                               substantially and clinically important increases in increases in plasma concentrations of alprozolam and triazolam have occured. Lorazepam was not affected Others,none of clinical significance.
        
     
    
    
           
            Indication:
        
        
            
	Anxiety disorders. 
	Benzodiapines include- Alprozolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clonazepam, Clorazepate,Diazepam, Halazepam, Lorazepam,Oxazepam, Prazazepam Refer Diazepam
        
     
    
    
           
            Adverse Reaction:
        
        
            
	Drowsiness,headache,dizziness,blurred vision,nausea, confusion,ataxia(overdosage).
        
     
    
    
           
            Contra-Indications:
        
        
            
	Hypersen to benzodiapines,neonates.
	Special precautions: 
	Pregnancy,lactation,severe hepatic and renal dysfunction, acute narrow angle glaucoma & children below 6 years, pulmonary insufficiency.
        
     
    
    
           
            Dosages/ Overdosage  Etc:
        
        
            
	Indications:
	Anxiety disorders.
	Dosage:
	Individualise dose.
	Oral - 2 to 6mg/day in divided doses.
	Anxiety - initial dose 2 to 3mg 2 or 3 to times a day.
        
     
    
    
           
            Patient Information:
        
        
            
	Benzodiapines include- Alprozolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clonazepam, Clorazepate,Diazepam, Halazepam, Lorazepam,Oxazepam, Prazazepam Refer Diazepam 
	1.May cause drowsiness; avoid driving or other tasks requiring alertness.
	2.Avoid alcohol or other CNS depressants.
	3.May be taken with food or water if stomach upset occurs.
	 4.Do not discontinue the drug abruptly.
        
     
    
    
           
            Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
        
        
            
	Benzodiapines include- Alprozolam, Chlordiazepoxide, Clonazepam, Clorazepate,Diazepam, Halazepam, Lorazepam,Oxazepam, Prazazepam Refer Diazepam
        
     
    
    
           
            Interaction with Food:
        
        
            
	Not significant.
        
     
    
    
           
            Pregnancy and lactation:
        
        
            
	Pregnancy:
	Avoid use during pregnancy
	Lactation:
	Excreated in breast, and accumulation of the drug or its metabolites may reach toxic levels.