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====Lorazapam (ATIVAN) / Sedative Hypnotic====
'''DESCRIPTION'''
* It is a skeletal muscle relaxant that reduces tremors, induces amnesia, and reduces the incidence and recurrence of seizures.
'''INDICATIONS'''
* [[Seizure|Seizures]], [[Seizure|Status Epilepticus]], premedication prior to [[Cardioversion|cardioversion]], acute anxiety states, acute alcohol withdrawal.
'''CONTRAINDICATIONS'''
* Hypersensitivity to the medication, pregnancy, severe respiratory failure, acute narrow-angle glaucoma.
'''PRECAUTIONS'''
* Risk for respiratory depression and bradycardia, and should be administered with ECG SpO2 EtCO2 monitoring.
'''DOSAGE'''
* 1-2 mg Slow IVP for adults titrated to effect. Max dose of 8mg. If no IV access or Agitated/Violent behavioral patient, administer 1-2 mg IM up to a total of 2 ml per large muscle injection site or 1 ml per small muscle injection site.
* Refer to Handtevy System for pediatric dosage.

[[Category:Medication Guidelines|0815]]

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