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How to Take Lorazepam and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose is 2-3 mg/day given in two or three divided doses.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with narrow-angle glaucoma and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Lorazepam

This medication is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for anxiety.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Lorazepam

India :

Anxilor (2 ml) | Loresta (2mg) | Lorez (2mg) | Loracalm | Anxilor (2 mg) | Lopez (2 mg) | Atipam (2 mg) | Dulozep (2mg) | Trapex | Calmese (2 ml)

International :

Ativan, Lorazepam Intensol

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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