Medicine detail

Lorazepam

Used for: Lorazepam tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. The effectiveness of lorazepam tablets in long-term use, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies.

Benzodiazepine Mental health and neurology ID 93
lorazepam reference image: A weekly medication organizer with capsules.
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Lorazepam tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. The effectiveness of lorazepam tablets in long-term use, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies.

Active Ingredient

lorazepam

Chemical Name

lorazepam

Common Brands

Ativan, Lorazepam

Generic / Alternate Names

lorazepam tablets, lorazepam solution, LORAZEPAM

Tracking Note

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