Ativan
Ativan (lorazepam) is indicated for the use in persons with anxiety disorders and insomniac conditions. For the characteristics of lorazepam to provide good tolerability associated with a significant efficiency, the best results will be achieved by adapting the dose to the individual patient and characteristics of the clinical picture in place.
In patients with anxiety disorders Ativan treatment should be as short as possible. The patient should be regularly monitored for assessing the evaluation of the need for continued treatment, especially when the patient becomes asymptomatic. The total duration of treatment generally should not exceed 8-12 weeks depending on the intensity of symptoms.
For patients with insomnia the duration of treatment varies from a few days to 2 weeks to a maximum of 4 weeks, including the period of symptomatic improvement. The treatment should be initiated at the lowest dose indicated. Do not exceed the maximum prescribed dose. In the treatment of elderly patients, dosage should be carefully determined by the doctor for the evaluating of a possible reduction of the dosage.
The following conditions are grounds for Ativan contraindication: myasthenia gravis, hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines, severe respiratory failure, severe renal impairment, sleep apnea syndrome.
For highly variable responsiveness to drugs, elderly or debilitated patients and those with organic brain changes (especially arteriosclerotic) should be treated with low doses. The same prudential measures should be adopted for patients with cardio-respiratory failure and low blood pressure, which should be subjected to regular checks during treatment with lorazepam (as is recommended with other benzodiazepines and other psychopharmacological agents).
In patients treated with benzodiazepines for a long time, and especially in epilepsy, it is advisable to discontinue therapy gradually decreasing administered doses of Ativan. In case of prolonged treatment, it is advisable to check the blood counts and liver function. The use of the product under 15 years of age is not recommended.
The list of Ativan side effects includes drowsiness, reduced emotional responses and vigilance, confusion, fatigue, headache, dizziness, muscle weakness, ataxia, diplopia. These phenomena occur predominantly at the beginning of therapy and usually disappear with repeated administration.
Other adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal disturbances, changes in libido, and skin reactions have been reported occasionally. Other side effects are occasionally observed: ataxia (instability to maintain corporal balance), visual disturbances, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and irritability paradoxical.
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