ativan
Benzodiazepine brand name
Ativan is a brand name for lorazepam, a sedative in the benzodiazepine family prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.
Like other benzodiazepines, it carries risk of dependence with prolonged use.
The doctor gave her Ativan before the MRI to calm her nerves.
Sedative drug class
- anxiolyticSubstance lessening nervous tension
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- tabletFlat portable computing device
sublingual · dosage · milligram · pharmacy · refill · generic · brand · pill
Forcible taking or convulsion
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- preoperativeBefore a medical procedure
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- alcohol withdrawalSymptoms from stopping drinking
ICU · anesthesia · procedural · anticonvulsant · muscle relaxant · agitation · delirium · hospice
State of near-sleep
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- amnesiaPathological loss of recall
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
fatigue · impairment · grogginess · relaxation · euphoria · disinhibition · slurred speech · coordination
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- calmFree from agitation
- reliefEasing of distress
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- worryTroubled mental state
tranquility · relaxation · stress · tension · soothing · agitation · restlessness · fear
Willingness to accept difference
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
- dependenceState of needing another
rebound · detox · weaning · discontinuation · craving · relapse · abuse · misuse
benzodiazepine
Sedative drug class
- anxiolyticSubstance lessening nervous tension
- sedativeDrug promoting calm
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
tablet · sublingual · dosage · milligram · pharmacy · refill · generic · brand · pill · injectable
seizure
Forcible taking or convulsion
- insomniaPersistent inability to rest
- preoperativeBefore a medical procedure
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
alcohol withdrawal · ICU · anesthesia · procedural · anticonvulsant · muscle relaxant · agitation · delirium · hospice · palliative
drowsiness
State of near-sleep
- sedationDrug-induced calm state
- amnesiaPathological loss of recall
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
confusion · fatigue · impairment · grogginess · relaxation · euphoria · disinhibition · slurred speech · coordination · cognitive
panic
Uncontrollable sudden fear
- calmFree from agitation
- reliefEasing of distress
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
worry · tranquility · relaxation · stress · tension · soothing · agitation · restlessness · fear · apprehension
tolerance
Willingness to accept difference
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- addictionCompulsive substance reliance
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
dependence · rebound · detox · weaning · discontinuation · craving · relapse · abuse · misuse · physical dependence
ativanAdderall
Amphetamine-based concentration aid
amphetamine · Ritalin · methamphetamine · caffeine · cocaine
ativananxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
panic · agitation · hyperarousal · alertness · wakefulness