Lorazepam

Word LORAZEPAM
Character 9
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /lɔːˈɹeɪ.zɪp.æm/

Definitions and meanings of "Lorazepam"

What do we mean by lorazepam?

A whitish powder, C15H10Cl2N2O2, that acts as a sedative and antianxiety agent and is used therapeutically to control seizures. noun

A benzodiazepine drug, used in the treatment of anxiety. noun

Tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia noun

A drug of the benzodiazepine group, used especially to treat anxiety.

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The word "lorazepam" in example sentences

PINSKY: But (INAUDIBLE) isn't -- isn't the Propofol, though, with a benzodiazepine, like lorazepam, which is a longer acting, longer than the -- but that combo is not exactly what you'd call safe, right? ❋ Unknown (2009)

In a brief news release Friday, the coroner's office said Mr. Jackson's death was due to a combination of the anesthetic propofol and other medications, particularly lorazepam, which is often used to treat anxiety and can produce drowsiness. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Chief among those were propofol, an anaesthetic intended only for use in hospitals, and a sleeping tablet called lorazepam. ❋ Nick Allen (2011)

Anxiety-muting benzodiazepines such as lorazepam and clonazepam may actually raise the risk of chronic PTSD if taken continuously. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The most commonly used medications are benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam or diazepam, followed by phenytoin or fos-phenytoin. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The psychopharmaceuticals analysed were antidepressants and benzodiazepines (anxiolytics such as lorazepam and bromazepam). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sleeping pills, of which the most common are the older benzodiazepines like valium (diazepam), clonazepam (klonopin), ativan (lorazepam), restoril (temazepam), and the like, hit all three of benzodiazepine receptors and still do not produce fully natural sleep. ❋ M.D. Matthew Edlund (2011)

He also calculated that Jackson gave himself another sedative, lorazepam, by taking pills after an infusion of that drug and others by Murray failed to put him to sleep. ❋ The Huffington Post News Editors (2011)

The Los Angeles County coroner's office ruled the cause of death was "acute propofol intoxication" combined with effects of the sedatives, chiefly lorazepam. ❋ Unknown (2011)

According to Senneff, Murray said Jackson was being treated for dehydration and had received only lorazepam. ❋ Unknown (2011)

F.F. was a 36 year old white married female with a schizoaffective disorder who presented to a hospital after an intentional ingestion of colchicine, fluphenazine, lorazepam, benztropine and ethanol. ❋ Unknown (2010)

According to the Los Angeles County coroner, Jackson's death was caused by "acute propofol intoxication" in combination with two anti-anxiety benzodiazepines: lorazepam and midazolam. ❋ Unknown (2011)

She received 1 mg. of lorazepam without relief and was placed in soft restraints. ❋ Unknown (2010)

"When Dr. Murray left the room, Michael Jackson self-administered a dose of propofol that, with the lorazepam, created a perfect storm in his body that killed him instantly," Chernoff, said during the trial. ❋ Unknown (2011)

According to the Los Angeles County coroner, Jackson's death was caused by "acute propofol intoxication" in combination with the use of two anti-anxiety benzodiazepines: lorazepam and midazolam. ❋ Unknown (2011)

When Dr. Murray left the room, Michael Jackson self-administered a dose of propofol that, with the lorazepam, created a perfect storm in his body that killed him instantly. ❋ Unknown (2011)

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