Psychiatric
Lorazepam
Ativan
Generic nameLorazepam
Brand nameAtivan
Medication classBenzodiazepine
Typical adult example0.5-1 mg
FrequencyOnce-TID PRN
Common uses
Recognition cues
- Anxiety
- agitation
- seizures
- procedural use
EMS relevance
Assessment context
- Benzodiazepine - sedation/falls/respiratory depression with opioids/alcohol.