Initially, use a low dosage (i.e., 1 to 2 mg PO) and titrate slowly in the geriatric patient. It appears glucuronide conjugation of lorazepam is increased in the presence of combined hormonal oral contraceptives; the clinical significance of this interaction is not determined. During the treatment of status epilepticus, the use of injectable benzodiazepines, like lorazepam, is often implemented as an adjunct to other supportive therapies. 1 to 2 mg IV as a single dose plus diphenhydramine for additional sedation. 2 to 4 mg IM every 30 to 60 minutes as needed. Too much propylene glycol can cause central nervous system toxicity such as seizures and intraventricular hemorrhage, unresponsiveness, tachypnea, tachycardia, and diaphoresis. It appears glucuronide conjugation of lorazepam is increased in the presence of combined hormonal oral contraceptives; the clinical significance of this interaction is not determined. 0000000016 00000 n Pentobarbital: (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Hydrocodone: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. Affected cytochrome P450 isoenzymes and drug transporters: UGTLorazepam is a substrate of UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT). Teduglutide: (Moderate) Altered mental status has been observed in patients taking teduglutide and benzodiazepines in the adult clinical studies for teduglutide. Coadminstration of lorazepam with valproic acid causes increased plasma concentrations and reduced clearance of lorazepam. Use caution with this combination. Zolpidem: (Major) Concomitant administration of benzodiazepines with zolpidem can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Mefloquine: (Moderate) Coadministration of mefloquine and anticonvulsants may result in lower than expected anticonvulsant concentrations and loss of seizure control. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Brimonidine; Timolol: (Moderate) Based on the sedative effects of brimonidine in individual patients, brimonidine administration has potential to enhance the CNS depressants effects of the anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics including benzodiazepines. Limit the use of opioid pain medication with lorazepam to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Hydroxyzine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. DISCONTINUATION: To discontinue, gradually taper the dose. Note: Your username may be different from the email address used to register your account. Carefully evaluate each syringe/bag before administration.Storage: Lorazepam diluted with 5% Dextrose Injection or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection at a concentration of 0.2 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, or 1 mg/mL is stable for 24 hours when stored in polypropylene syringes or glass containers. For fluid restricted patients, data suggest that a concentration of 0.5 mg/mL or 1 mg/mL is stable for up to 24 hours and may be used. Separate multiple email address with a comma. WebView Lorazepam (Ativan, Loreev XR) _ Daviss Drug Guide.pdf from PNV 1714 at Pearl River Community College. Brexanolone: (Moderate) Concomitant use of brexanolone with CNS depressants like the benzodiazepines may increase the likelihood or severity of adverse reactions related to sedation and additive CNS depression. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. Attempt periodic tapering of the medication or provide documentation of medical necessity in accordance with OBRA guidelines. Use caution with this combination. (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and pibrentasvir is necessary. Diphenhydramine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Careful monitoring and possible dose adjustment of the benzodiazepine agent may be required. Davis Company Patients may not perceive warning signs, such as excessive drowsiness, or they may report feeling alert immediately prior to the event. Droperidol: (Major) Droperidol administration is associated with an established risk for QT prolongation and torsades de pointes. Use caution with this combination. Note: Your username may be different from the email address used to register your account. 10 mg/day PO; maximum IM and IV dose highly variable dependent upon indication. The safety and efficacy of lorazepam extended-release capsules have not been established in pediatric patients. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Look up information on diseases, tests, and procedures; then consult the database with 5,000+ drugs or refer to 65,000+ dictionary terms. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Chlorpheniramine; Codeine: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. [41537], Generic:- Discard opened bottle after 90 days- Protect from light- Store between 36 to 46 degrees FAtivan:- Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F)Loreev XR:- Store between 68 to 77 degrees F, excursions permitted 59 to 86 degrees F. Lorazepam is contraindicated in any patient with a known lorazepam or benzodiazepine hypersensitivity. Patients should be warned of the possibility of drowsiness that may impair performance of potentially hazardous tasks such as driving an automobile or operating machinery. If a mixed opiate agonist/antagonist is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, use a lower initial dose of the mixed opiate agonist/antagonist and titrate to clinical response. Cenobamate: (Moderate) Monitor for excessive sedation and somnolence during coadministration of cenobamate and benzodiazepines. Methyldopa can potentiate the effects of CNS depressants such as barbiturates, benzodiazepines, opiate agonists, or phenothiazines when administered concomitantly. Dose reductions may be required. 2 mg PO every 30 to 60 minutes as needed. Lorazepam is excreted renally as an inactive metabolite; less than 1% is excreted unchanged. In a clinical trial, there was clear evidence for a transitory pharmacodynamic interaction between melatonin and another hypnotic agent one hour following co-dosing. 0000008055 00000 n F.A. Avoid opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. Milnacipran: (Moderate) Concurrent use of many CNS-active drugs with milnacipran or levomilnacipran has not been evaluated by the manufacturer. 0000002822 00000 n Benzodiazepines act at the level of the limbic, thalamic, and hypothalamic regions of the CNS, and can produce any level of CNS depression required including sedation, hypnosis, skeletal muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant activity, and coma. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Clobazam: (Major) Use clobazam with other benzodiazepines with caution due to the risk for additive CNS depression. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Tetrabenazine: (Moderate) Concurrent use of tetrabenazine and drugs that can cause CNS depression, such as benzodiazepines, can increase both the frequency and the intensity of adverse effects such as drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, and orthostatic hypotension. Loxapine: (Moderate) The combination of loxapine and lorazepam has been associated with acute respiratory depression, stupor, and/or hypotension in several patients. WebI have been taking .5 lorazepam for over two and a half years. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which is associated with an increased frequency of serious adverse outcomes, including respiratory depression, overdose, and death. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Patients with renal impairment receiving high doses of intravenous lorazepam may be more likely to develop propylene glycol toxicity. Benzodiazepines block the cortical and limbic arousal that occurs following stimulation of the reticular pathways. Avoid prescribing opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Acrivastine; Pseudoephedrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Patients should be instructed to avoid situations where drowsiness may be a problem and not to take other medications that may cause drowsiness without adequate medical advice. Optimum anxiolytic and sedative effects occur within 15 to 20 minutes after administration; however, the onset of effect occurs more rapidly. Plasma concentrations are proportional to the dose given. Vallerand AHA, Sanoski CAC, Quiring CC. If 3 intermittent boluses of lorazepam are needed in a 6 hour time period, increase the infusion rate by 0.005 mg/kg/hour (50% of initial rate). (Minor) Patients taking benzodiazepines for insomnia should not use caffeine-containing products prior to going to bed as these products may antagonize the sedative effects of the benzodiazepine. Aspirin, ASA; Caffeine; Orphenadrine: (Minor) Patients taking benzodiazepines for insomnia should not use caffeine-containing products prior to going to bed as these products may antagonize the sedative effects of the benzodiazepine. 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg/dose IV or IM as a single dose; may repeat dose once in 10 to 15 minutes. Acetaminophen; Chlorpheniramine; Phenylephrine : (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. 0.044 mg/kg/dose (e.g., 2 to 4 mg) IV every 2 to 4 hours, as needed; however, the required dosage is highly variable and should be titrated to desired degree of sedation. The federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) regulates medication use in residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs). Monitor the neonate for hypotonia and withdrawal symptoms, including hyperreflexia, irritability, restlessness, tremors, inconsolable crying, or feeding difficulties and manage accordingly. Use caution with this combination. (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Dasabuvir; Ombitasvir; Paritaprevir; Ritonavir: (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and dasabuvir is necessary. Levocetirizine: (Moderate) Concurrent use of cetirizine/levocetirizine with benzodiazepines should generally be avoided. Patients reporting unusual sleep-related behaviors should likely discontinue melatonin use. If an increase is needed, discontinue the ER capsules and increase the dosage using lorazepam IR. (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. Abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of benzodiazepines after continued use may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, which can be life-threatening. Vallerand, April Hazard., et al. Some patients may experience excessive sedation and impaired ability to perform tasks. Avoid lorazepam extended-release capsules and utilize lorazepam immediate-release dosage forms that can be easily titrated. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. If a mixed opiate agonist/antagonist is initiated for pain in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, use a lower initial dose of the mixed opiate agonist/antagonist and titrate to clinical response. The use of sedating medications for individuals with diagnosed sleep apnea requires careful assessment, documented clinical rationale, and close monitoring. Primidone: (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. A reduction in dosage of dexmedetomidine or the benzodiazepine may be required. HWr|WS;XYI2 (| JZ@OLO8/'N,=e%^"Zvyrz\8/A4EhYH 4y8!xY0FqCKEK:]!`>s_J821Ip >_JRs~!x25H"W/rySjXuX$Q4(cI45%G KRd*9AOO4g(j2C: Ethanol: (Major) Advise patients to avoid alcohol consumption while taking CNS depressants. 81 28 A Davis's Drug Guide subscription is required to. Lurasidone: (Moderate) Due to the CNS effects of lurasidone, caution should be used when lurasidone is given in combination with other centrally acting medications such as anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics, including benzodiazepines. No specific anesthetic or sedation drug has been shown to be safer than another. There are exceptions that may warrant the use of an anxiolytic such as a long-acting benzodiazepine for withdrawal from a short-acting benzodiazepine, use for neuromuscular syndromes (e.g., tardive dyskinesia, restless legs syndrome, seizure disorder, cerebral palsy), or end of life care. Remimazolam: (Major) The sedative effect of remimazolam can be accentuated by lorazepam. Use of midazolam in healthy subjects who received perampanel 6 mg once daily for 20 days decreased the AUC and Cmax of midazolam by 13% and 15%, respectively, possibly due to weak induction of CYP3A4 by perampanel; the specific clinical significance of this interaction is unknown. Azelastine: (Moderate) Monitor for excessive sedation and somnolence during coadministration of azelastine and benzodiazepines. All rights reserved. :T. BT - Davis's Drug Guide Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Use caution with this combination. All sleep medications should be used in accordance with approved product labeling. To hear audio pronunciation of this topic, purchase a subscription or log in. AU - Vallerand,April Hazard, May continue lorazepam for 24 to 48 hours if initially effective and needed. A proposed mechanism is competitive binding of these methylxanthines to adenosine receptors in the brain. Ethinyl Estradiol; Levonorgestrel; Folic Acid; Levomefolate: (Minor) Ethinyl estradiol may enhance the metabolism of lorazepam. Codeine; Phenylephrine; Promethazine: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Ethanol intoxication may increase the risk of serious CNS or respiratory depressant effects. Procarbazine: (Minor) CNS depressants benzodiazepines can potentiate the CNS depression caused by procarbazine therapy, so these drugs should be used together cautiously. Up to 0.05 mg/kg IV (Max: 4 mg) during surgery or the procedure. yX XIG@Ey20420x@ :~$B Several benzodiazepines, including clonazepam, oxazepam, flurazepam, diazepam, clobazam, flunitrazepam, and lorazepam have been implicated in these reactions. It is a nearly white powder almost insoluble in water. Each Ativan (lorazepam) tablet, to be taken orally, contains 0.5 mg, 1 mg, or 2 mg of lorazepam. The inactive ingredients present are lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polacriline potassium. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Storage: Lorazepam diluted with 5% Dextrose Injection or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection at a concentration of 0.2 mg/mL, 0.5 mg/mL, or 1 mg/mL is stable for 24 hours when stored in polypropylene syringes. Both lorazepam oral solution concentrated and injectable lorazepam solutions contain propylene glycol and polyethylene glycol. Pyrimethamine: (Moderate) Mild hepatotoxicity has been reported when pyrimethamine was coadministered with lorazepam. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. Lorazepam dosage should be modified depending on clinical response and degree of renal impairment. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Administration of the extended-release capsules by sprinkling the contents in 15 mL of applesauce did not significantly affect overall drug exposure or Tmax. (Moderate) Scopolamine may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Enter your email below and we'll resend your username to you. In addition, seizures have been reported during the use of molindone, which is of particular significance in patients with a seizure disorder receiving anticonvulsants. Avoid lorazepam extended-release capsules and utilize lorazepam immediate-release dosage forms that can be easily titrated. [41537] [61572] Although commonly used off-label in the pediatric population, safe and effective use of immediate-release oral and parenteral lorazepam has not been established in pediatric patients younger than 12 years and 18 years, respectively. Not a Member? If an opiate agonist is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, use a lower initial dose of the opiate and titrate to clinical response. Oxymorphone: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. The federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) regulates the use of sedative/hypnotics in long-term care facility (LTCF) residents. If a benzodiazepine is required during pregnancy, avoid first trimester administration if possible, consider short-acting agents, limit treatment to the lowest effective dosage and duration, and discontinue the drug well before delivery. LORazepam General *BEERS Drug* Pronunciation: lor-az-e A loading dose (i.e., 2 to 4 mg IV) is generally required. Lorazepam is a UGT2B7 substrate. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Average dose: 14 mg/hour. Concurrent use may result in additive CNS depression. Davis Drug Guide PDF. ET - 18 If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. Consider the benefits of appropriate anesthesia in young children against the potential risks, especially for procedures that may last more than 3 hours or if multiple procedures are required during the first 3 years of life. Dosage for patients with severe hepatic disease should be adjusted carefully according to patient response; lower doses may be sufficient in such patients. (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. Patients should not abruptly stop taking their prescribed psychoactive medications. Use caution with this combination. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. 0000005197 00000 n If hydrocodone is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, reduce initial dosage and titrate to clinical response; for hydrocodone extended-release products, initiate hydrocodone at 20% to 30% of the usual dosage. In one study of elderly volunteers, half of the patients received DHEA 200 mg/day PO for 2 weeks, followed by a single dose of triazolam 0.25 mg. Triazolam clearance was reduced by close to 30% in the DHEA-pretreated patients vs. the control group; however, the effect of DHEA on CYP3A4 metabolism appeared to vary widely among subjects. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. 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