(+/-)-Lorazepam
(+/-)-Lorazepam Brand names, (+/-)-Lorazepam Analogs
(+/-)-Lorazepam Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
(+/-)-Lorazepam Chemical_Formula
C15H10Cl2N2O2
(+/-)-Lorazepam RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/loraz.htm
(+/-)-Lorazepam fda sheet
(+/-)-Lorazepam msds (material safety sheet)
(+/-)-Lorazepam Synthesis Reference
Childress, Gluckman, J. Pharm. Sci. 53, 577 (1964)
(+/-)-Lorazepam Molecular Weight
321.158 g/mol
(+/-)-Lorazepam Melting Point
166-168oC
(+/-)-Lorazepam H2O Solubility
0.08 mg/mL
(+/-)-Lorazepam State
Solid
(+/-)-Lorazepam LogP
2.959
(+/-)-Lorazepam Dosage Forms
Tablet; Injection
(+/-)-Lorazepam Indication
For the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms
(+/-)-Lorazepam Pharmacology
Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine not transformed to active metabolites, is used to treat anxiety, status epilepticus, and for sedation induction and anterograde amnesia.
(+/-)-Lorazepam Absorption
Readily absorbed with an absolute bioavailability of 90%.
(+/-)-Lorazepam side effects and Toxicity
Somnolence, confusion, and coma, LD50=3178mg/kg (orally in mice).
(+/-)-Lorazepam Patient Information
Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used for the treatment of anxiety, anxiety with depression, and insomnia. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or nursing. Lorazepam may cause dizziness and drowsiness; use caution while driving or operating hazardous machinery. Do not take any other sedating drugs or drink alcohol while taking this medication. Lorazepam may be habit forming. It is advisable that patients consult with their physician before changing the dose. Withdrawal symptoms may occur after you stop taking it. This medication may be taken with or without food.
(+/-)-Lorazepam Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
