Ativan (Lorazepam) is in group of benzodiazepine medications, it works as a tranquilize drug. ? 1 mg or 2 mg dose of Lozepam helps vegetative nervous system get stabilized. Lorazepam, also known as a Ativan and Temesta, has beed used since 1977.
Ativan`s effect:
- anxiolytic;
- sedative;
- soporific;
- anticonvulsive;
- central miorelaxing
- antiemetic effect.
Before using Ativan (Lorazepam) you should consult doctor. You need to use Ativan if you have the following problems:
- neurosis, accompanied by anxiety (including generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, simple phobia, an adaptive disorder with anxiety), panic disorder with agoraphobia and without it, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder;
- depression with anxiety of various genesis (usually in combination with antidepressants);
- sleep disorders of various origins;
- endogenous psychoses: manic states, catatonic state of anxiety and excitement at schizophrenia;
- delirium tremens;
- premedication in anesthetic practice;
- Epilepsy (in combination with the major antiepileptic drugs) and status epilepticus;
- symptomatic convulsive status;
- vomiting caused by chemotherapy;
- psychosomatic disorders and headaches.
