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What does lorazepam mean?

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Noun
  1. (pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug, used in the treatment of anxiety.
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Benzodiazepines, particularly short acting drugs such as lorazepam may be another good choice for the short-term management of agitation.
There are several short half-live benzodiazepines available including oxazepam, lorazepam, temazepam, and triazolam.
The patient was treated with hemodialysis, followed by phenytoin and a high-dose lorazepam infusion for a witnessed seizure.
The medication consists of around 50 morphine sulphate tablets, six lorazepam tablets and 14 zopiclone tablets.
For agitation, benzodiazepines such as diazepam, lorazepam, or midazolam may be used.
The doctor is correct that long-term use of anti-anxiety drugs like alprazolam, diazepam or lorazepam can cause dependency.

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