It is an anticonvulsant medicine, which is categorized under the medicinal class named, benzodiazepine. It is taken after being advised by a general practitioner. Its effect starts within half an hour after taking this medicine, which peaks within 1 to 2 hours. Its pharmacological effects last up to 8 hours. The half-life is about 10 to 18 hours which means the body eliminates half of the its concentration under the duration of 18 hours.
Overview of Lorazepam
Lorazepam act as a generic and active component of the branded medicine and it is a benzodiazepine medication. It is mainly used for reducing anxiety, seizures and sleeping problems. The medicine is a short-term treatment which can be continued up to 4 months. It is a controlled substance of Schedule IV.
FDA-Approval
Lorazepam was approved by the U.S. FDA to minimize several health complications, like anxiety disorders, insomnia etc.
Function
It works by raising the effects of GABA chemical that calms brain activity.
Dosage Form
It comes in the form of oral tablet, injectable solution, ER capsule and oral concentrate. The dosage strengths of this medicine are given below:
- Tablets: 1 mg, 2 mg and 0.5 mg
- ER Capsules: 1 mg, 2 mg and 3 mg
- Oral Concentrate: 2 mg/mL
- Injectable Solution: 2 mg/ml and 4 mg/mL
Effectiveness
Lorazepam is a highly effective medication for treating neurological, psychological etc.
- It minimizes anxiety symptoms in 70-80% of patients.
- In insomnia individuals, the tablet improves sleep quality in 60-80% of cases.
- For seizure treatment, this medicine is effective in 50-70% of people, particularly in status acute seizures.
Person’s response
Individual responses to this drug can vary significantly which is based on factors such as:
- Dose and frequency
- Age and health status
- Concurrent medications
- History of substance abuse