Anxiety/OCD:
Indications for: Lorazepam Intensol
Anxiety.
Adult Dosage:
Mix with liquid or semi-solid food. Consume mixture immediately. Give in 2 or 3 divided doses, with largest dose taken at bedtime. Anxiety: initially 2–3mg daily; range: 1–10mg daily. Elderly or debilitated: initially 1–2mg daily; adjust gradually if needed. Transient stress or insomnia: 2–4mg single daily dose at bedtime.
Children Dosage:
Not recommended.
Lorazepam Intensol Contraindications:
Acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
Lorazepam Intensol Warnings/Precautions:
Drug or alcohol abuse. Suicidal tendencies. Renal or hepatic dysfunction. Therapy for >4months. Monitor blood counts and liver function with long-term use. Avoid abrupt cessation. Elderly. Debilitated. Psychosis, depression, pregnancy, nursing mothers: not recommended.
Lorazepam Intensol Classification:
Benzodiazepine.
Lorazepam Intensol Interactions:
Potentiation of CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants.
Adverse Reactions:
CNS depression (esp. sedation), dizziness, weakness, unsteadiness, transient memory impairment, disorientation, nausea, headache, sleep disturbances, agitation, abuse potential, upper GI disease (monitor).
How Supplied:
Soln—30mL (w. dropper)
