Silence Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Lorazepam

Indications/Uses

Anxiety.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 tab bd-tds. Usual range: 1-4 mg/day. Max: 6 mg/day.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines; acute narrow-angle glaucoma.

Special Precautions

Renal or hepatic impairment. Childn <12 yr. Pregnancy. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.

Adverse Reactions

Sedation, dizziness, unsteadiness. Disorientation, sleep disturbance, agitation, eye function disturbance.

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Drug Interactions

Barbiturates or alcohol.

MIMS Class

Anxiolytics

ATC Classification

N05BA06 - lorazepam ; Belongs to the class of benzodiazepine derivatives anxiolytics. Used in the management of anxiety, agitation or tension.

Regulatory Classification

DD, P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Silence tab 1 mg

Packing/Price

1000's

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