Limit the use of mixed opiate agonists/antagonists with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. [63534], Oral and parenteral intermediate-acting benzodiazepine with no active metabolitesApproved for anxiety, status epilepticus, perioperative sedation or amnesia induction, and the short-term treatment of insomnia in adults; several off-label usesAvoid coadministration with opioids if possible due to potential for profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death, Ativan/Lorazepam Intramuscular Inj Sol: 1mL, 2mg, 4mgAtivan/Lorazepam Intravenous Inj Sol: 1mL, 2mg, 4mgAtivan/Lorazepam Oral Tab: 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mgLorazepam Oral Sol: 1mL, 2mgLoreev XR Oral Cap ER: 1mg, 1.5mg, 2mg, 3mg. Lorazepam should be used with caution in patients with a neuromuscular disease, such as myasthenia gravis; these patients may be more sensitive to the CNS and respiratory effects of the benzodiazepines. Chlorpheniramine; Pseudoephedrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Olanzapine; Fluoxetine: (Major) Concurrent use of intramuscular olanzapine and parenteral benzodiazepines is not recommended due to the potential for adverse effects from the combination including excess sedation and/or cardiorespiratory depression. In older pediatric patients, the daily dosage for anxiety disorders is typically divided into 2 to 3 doses and should not exceed 10 mg/day in those 12 years and older. Separate multiple email address with a comma. LORazepam General *BEERS Drug* Pronunciation: lor-az-e If benzhydrocodone is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, reduce initial dosage and titrate to clinical response. Avoid lorazepam extended-release capsules and utilize lorazepam immediate-release dosage forms that can be easily titrated. Concomitant use may increase the risk for these adverse reactions. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. DISCONTINUATION: To discontinue, gradually taper the dose. Paliperidone: (Moderate) Drugs that can cause CNS depression, such as benzodiazepines, can increase both the frequency and the intensity of adverse effects such as drowsiness, sedation, and dizziness when coadministered with paliperidone. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. Davis Drug Guide PDF. Anticonvulsants, BenzodiazepinesAnxiolytics, BenzodiazepinesBenzodiazepine Sedative/Hypnotics. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines (ben
Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. For fluid restricted patients, data suggest that a concentration of 0.5 mg/mL or 1 mg/mL is stable for up to 24 hours and may be used. Norgestimate; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Minor) Ethinyl estradiol may enhance the metabolism of lorazepam. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Concomitant administration of apomorphine and benzodiazepines could result in additive depressant effects. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Use caution with this combination. In vitro data predicts inhibition of UGT2B7 by cannabidiol, potentially resulting in clinically significant interactions. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. WebI have been taking .5 lorazepam for over two and a half years. Avoid lorazepam extended-release capsules and utilize lorazepam immediate-release dosage forms that can be easily titrated. No quantitative recommendations are available. Use these drugs cautiously with MAOIs; warn patients to not drive or perform other hazardous activities until they know how a particular drug combination affects them. N')].uJr Cyclizine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Additive drowsiness and CNS depression can occur. Iopamidol: (Moderate) The use of intrathecal radiopaque contrast agents is associated with a risk of seizures. Avoid prescribing opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. Enter your email below and we'll resend your username to you. If an opiate agonist is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, use a lower initial dose of the opiate and titrate to clinical response. Administer the morning after the day of discontinuation of a lorazepam immediate-release (IR) product. 81 28
(Minor) Patients taking benzodiazepines for insomnia should not use caffeine-containing products prior to going to bed as these products may antagonize the sedative effects of the benzodiazepine. (Moderate) Scopolamine may cause dizziness and drowsiness. xb```f``Z @1X T0fk?oZC@jKKU]r3(!( 6A-+dXc Aspirin, ASA; Oxycodone: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. In animal studies, melatonin has been shown to increase benzodiazepine binding to receptor sites. 0000001771 00000 n
Gemfibrozil: (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and gemfibrozil is necessary. Codeine: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Patients should be instructed to avoid situations where drowsiness may be a problem and not to take other medications that may cause drowsiness without adequate medical advice. Pyrilamine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Consider alternatives to benzodiazepines for conditions such as anxiety or insomnia in patients receiving buprenorphine maintenance treatment. Acetaminophen; Chlorpheniramine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants or other medications associated with addiction or abuse. If an opiate agonist is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, use a lower initial dose of the opiate and titrate to clinical response. Meperidine: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Metyrosine: (Moderate) The concomitant administration of metyrosine with benzodiazepines can result in additive sedative effects. Mix the contents thoroughly by gently inverting the syringe/vial repeatedly until a homogenous solution is obtained; do not shake vigorously.For neonatal doses: It may be necessary to make a less concentrated dilution to accurately measure the prescribed dose; some experts recommend dilution to limit the amount of benzyl alcohol administered (some products contain benzyl alcohol 20 mg/mL).The following dilutions may be prepared using the 2 mg/mL concentration of lorazepam ONLY (do not use lorazepam 4 mg/mL to prepare; precipitation may occur) :Lorazepam 0.2 mg/mL dilution: Add 1 mL of lorazepam (2 mg/mL) to 9 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection or NS (benzyl alcohol content = 2 mg/mL if using a lorazepam product containing 2% benzyl alcohol).Lorazepam 0.5 mg/mL dilution: Add 1 mL of lorazepam (2 mg/mL) to 3 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection or NS (benzyl alcohol content = 5 mg/mL if using a lorazepam product containing 2% benzyl alcohol).After dilution, inject directly into a vein or into the tubing of a freely-flowing compatible IV infusion. T1 - LORazepam (Minor) Patients taking benzodiazepines for insomnia should not use caffeine-containing products prior to going to bed as these products may antagonize the sedative effects of the benzodiazepine. Fenfluramine: (Moderate) Monitor for excessive sedation and somnolence during coadministration of fenfluramine and benzodiazepines. Clobazam: (Major) Use clobazam with other benzodiazepines with caution due to the risk for additive CNS depression. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. Enter your username below and we'll send you an email explaining how to change your password. For example, the concomitant use of barbiturates and benzodiazepines increases sleep duration and may contribute to rapid onset, pronounced CNS depression, respiratory depression, or coma when combined with sodium oxybate. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. 0000002340 00000 n
The severity of this interaction may be increased when additional CNS depressants are given. Avoid prescribing opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. Lorazepam is excreted into human breast milk in low concentrations. Remifentanil: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. If hydrocodone is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, reduce initial dosage and titrate to clinical response; for hydrocodone extended-release products, initiate hydrocodone at 20% to 30% of the usual dosage. Dichlorphenamide: (Moderate) Use dichlorphenamide and lorazepam together with caution. Each mL of sterile injection contains either 2.0 or 4.0 mg of lorazepam, 0.18 mL polyethylene glycol 400 in 0000000856 00000 n
Concurrent use of scopolamine and CNS depressants can adversely increase the risk of CNS depression. (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and ombitasvir is necessary. Use caution with this combination. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. A "gasping syndrome" characterized by CNS depression, metabolic acidosis, and gasping respirations has been associated with benzyl alcohol dosages more than 99 mg/kg/day in neonates. Max: 4 mg/dose. Initially, 2 to 3 mg/day PO given in 2 to 3 divided doses. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. Guaifenesin; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. After administration of 4 mg IM to adult patients, peak concentrations of approximately 48 ng/mL are reached within 3 hours. If an opiate agonist is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, use a lower initial dose of the opiate and titrate to clinical response. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking a mixed opiate agonist/antagonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. Concurrent use may result in additive CNS depression. Efficacy of long-term use (more than 4 months) for anxiety disorders has not been evaluated. Although oral formulations of olanzapine and benzodiazepines may be used together, additive effects on respiratory depression and/or CNS depression are possible. WebView Lorazepam (Ativan, Loreev XR) _ Daviss Drug Guide.pdf from PNV 1714 at Pearl River Community College. If used together, a reduction in the dose of one or both drugs may be needed. Zolpidem: (Major) Concomitant administration of benzodiazepines with zolpidem can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg/dose (Max: 2 mg/dose) IV every 6 hours as needed. (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Consider the developmental and health benefits of breast-feeding along with the clinical need for lorazepam and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from lorazepam or the underlying condition. Patients reporting unusual sleep-related behaviors should likely discontinue melatonin use. Dosage adjustments may be necessary when administered together because of potentially additive CNS effects. ID - 51455 Use caution with this combination. (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Increase gradually as needed and tolerated. Davis PT Collection is a subscription Even that low dose is difficult to get off of. Lorazepam 0.2 mg/mL dilution: Add 1 mL of lorazepam (2 mg/mL) to 9 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection or NS (benzyl alcohol content = 2 mg/mL if using a lorazepam product containing 2% benzyl alcohol). Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. The risk of next-day impairment, including impaired driving, is increased if daridorexant is taken with other CNS depressants. Sodium Oxybate: (Contraindicated) Sodium oxybate should not be used in combination with CNS depressant anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics or other sedative CNS depressant drugs. The degree of sedation is dependent on the dose administered and the presence or absence of other medications. Use caution with this combination. Trimethobenzamide: (Moderate) The concurrent use of trimethobenzamide with other medications that cause CNS depression, like the benzodiazepines, may potentiate the effects of either trimethobenzamide or the benzodiazepine. There are no adequate data on the effects lorazepam use during human pregnancy. Exceptions to the OBRA provisions include: single dose sedative use for a dental or medical procedure or short-term sedative use during initiation of treatment for depression, pain, or other comorbid condition until symptoms improve or the underlying causative factor can be identified and/or effectively treated. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. These interactions are probably pharmacodynamic in nature. Cetirizine: (Moderate) Concurrent use of cetirizine/levocetirizine with benzodiazepines should generally be avoided. 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg/dose IV or IM as a single dose; may repeat dose once in 10 to 15 minutes. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Initiate extended-release (ER) dosing with the total daily dose of lorazepam given PO once daily in the morning. 0000063185 00000 n
Titrate dose to target clinical score. Use caution with this combination. Meprobamate: (Moderate) Concomitant administration of benzodiazepines with meprobamate can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. [64020]Lorazepam stability is very specific to the product used and is concentration-dependent. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Add Ora-Plus and Ora-Sweet to bring the suspension to a concentration of 1 mg/mL (i.e., QS to a total volume of 360 mL). In general, all benzodiazepines increase the risk of cognitive impairment, delirium, falls, fractures, and motor vehicle accidents in older adults. Concentrated Oral Solution (2 mg/mL)Measure dosage using a calibrated oral syringe/dropper.Dilute the oral concentrate in water, juice, soda, or semi-solid food (e.g., applesauce, pudding) prior to administration. Initiate with lower dosages and carefully monitor for sedation and other adverse effects. Vallerand AHA, Sanoski CAC, Quiring CC. Want to regain access to Nursing Central? WebStudy Description: An open-label, multi-center study to evaluate the single dose pharmacokinetics of intravenous lorazepam in pediatric patients aged 3 months to less than 18 years treated for status epilepticus (SE) or with a history of SE. Buprenorphine; Naloxone: (Major) Concomitant use of mixed opiate agonists/antagonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Cyproheptadine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Lorazepam is lipophilic; it is widely distributed and crosses the blood-brain barrier. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Brimonidine: (Moderate) Based on the sedative effects of brimonidine in individual patients, brimonidine administration has potential to enhance the CNS depressants effects of the anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics including benzodiazepines. Alcohol may also increase drug exposure and the risk for overdose by disrupting extended-release lorazepam capsules. WebAs with other benzodiazepines, lorazepam causes CNS depression that may lead to respiratory effects and should be used with extreme caution in patients with significant When lorazepam is used as a sedative, factors potentially causing insomnia should be evaluated before medication initiation (e.g., sleep environment, inadequate physical activity, provision of care disruptions, caffeine or medications, pain and discomfort, or other underlying conditions that cause insomnia). Limit the use of mixed opiate agonists/antagonists with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Dextromethorphan; Diphenhydramine; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. 0000002773 00000 n
Measure sodium bicarbonate concentrations at baseline and periodically during dichlorphenamide treatment. Desflurane: (Moderate) Concurrent use with benzodiazepines can decrease the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of desflurane needed to produce anesthesia. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. Lorazepam is conjugated by the liver via UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) to lorazepam glucuronide, an inactive metabolite. Coadminstration of lorazepam with valproic acid causes increased plasma concentrations and reduced clearance of lorazepam. 0.05 mg/kg/dose IV every 2 to 8 hours as needed (Max initial dose: 2 mg). LORazepam [Internet]. Tiagabine: (Moderate) Because of the possible additive effects of drugs that depress the central nervous system, benzodiazepines should be used with caution in patients receiving tiagabine. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. It appears glucuronide conjugation of lorazepam is increased in the presence of combined hormonal oral contraceptives; the clinical significance of this interaction is not determined. Use caution with this combination. Procarbazine: (Minor) CNS depressants benzodiazepines can potentiate the CNS depression caused by procarbazine therapy, so these drugs should be used together cautiously. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Handbook covers dosage, side effects, interactions, uses. Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses App + Web from F.A. Administer immediately; do not store for future use.Storage: Protect from light. LORazepam. Minocycline: (Minor) Injectable minocycline contains magnesium sulfate heptahydrate. [25032] A single dose should not exceed 4 mg IV. Use caution with this combination. If hydrocodone is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, reduce initial dosage and titrate to clinical response; for hydrocodone extended-release products, initiate hydrocodone at 20% to 30% of the usual dosage. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. DP - Unbound Medicine Sorafenib: (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and sorafenib is necessary. Safety and efficacy of extended-release capsules and parenteral lorazepam have not been established. Avoid lorazepam extended-release capsules and utilize lorazepam immediate-release dosage forms that can be easily titrated. 0000063370 00000 n
Probenecid: (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and probenecid is necessary. Benztropine: (Moderate) CNS depressants, such as anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics, can increase the sedative effects of benztropine. Azelastine; Fluticasone: (Moderate) Monitor for excessive sedation and somnolence during coadministration of azelastine and benzodiazepines. Use caution with this combination. Specifically, sodium oxybate use is contraindicated in patients being treated with sedative hypnotic drugs. Neonatal metabolism of benzodiazepines occurs more slowly than in adults, and when used chronically, accumulation may occur producing sedation, nausea, poor feeding, or other adverse effects, particularly with long-acting benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide). Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. If an increase is needed, discontinue the ER capsules and increase the dosage using lorazepam IR. These agents include the benzodiazepines. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Efficacy of long-term use (more than 4 months) for anxiety disorders has not been evaluated. Injectable and oral lorazepam formulations are contraindicated in patients with acute closed-angle glaucoma. R]PU@Agf'(Jol~u1;e4j?E5k'Ve
:W3rRu@1&XE/. Teduglutide has direct effects on the gut that may increase benzodiazepine exposure by improving oral absorption. Patients may not perceive warning signs, such as excessive drowsiness, or they may report feeling alert immediately prior to the event. Patients should be instructed to continue using benzodiazepines during procedures or exams that require the use of intrathecal radiopaque contrast agents as abrupt discontinuation of benzodiazepines may also increase seizure risk. [41537], Generic:- Discard opened bottle after 90 days- Protect from light- Store between 36 to 46 degrees FAtivan:- Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F)Loreev XR:- Store between 68 to 77 degrees F, excursions permitted 59 to 86 degrees F. Lorazepam is contraindicated in any patient with a known lorazepam or benzodiazepine hypersensitivity. Im currently on a quarter tablet (.125 a night) As are you, Im determined to get off it and plan to be free in June. 0000055702 00000 n
If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking an opiate agonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. Careful monitoring and possible dose adjustment of the benzodiazepine agent may be required. In. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. It appears glucuronide conjugation of lorazepam is increased in the presence of combined hormonal oral contraceptives; the clinical significance of this interaction is not determined. In addition, patients should not attempt driving or operating machinery until 24 to 48 hours after surgery or until the CNS depressant effects have subsided, whichever is longer. Patients who are taking barbiturates or other sedative/hypnotic drugs should avoid concomitant administration of valerian. A proposed mechanism is competitive binding of these methylxanthines to adenosine receptors in the brain. 108 0 obj<>stream
If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking a mixed opiate agonist/antagonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Lorazepam injection is contraindicated in premature neonates. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Based on non-neonatal pediatric pharmacokinetic models, lorazepam 0.1 mg/kg (up to 4 mg) is expected to achieve a Cmax of 100 ng/mL; concentrations greater than 30 ng/mL are expected to be maintained for 6 to 12 hours for most pediatric patients. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Lorazepam is excreted renally as an inactive metabolite; less than 1% is excreted unchanged. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Promethazine; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. It appears glucuronide conjugation of lorazepam is increased in the presence of combined hormonal oral contraceptives; the clinical significance of this interaction is not determined. 0000008826 00000 n
Sodium oxybate (GHB) has the potential to impair cognitive and motor skills. Ethinyl Estradiol; Norgestrel: (Minor) Ethinyl estradiol may enhance the metabolism of lorazepam. Use lowest effective dose. However, the minimum amount of benzyl alcohol at which toxicity may occur is unknown, and premature and low-birth-weight neonates may be more likely to develop toxicity. <]>>
Lorazepam is an UGT substrate and indinavir is an UGT inhibitor. Avoid lorazepam extended-release capsules and utilize lorazepam immediate-release dosage forms that can be easily titrated. Intensity of sedation and orthostatic hypotension were greater with the combination of oral aripiprazole and lorazepam compared to aripiprazole alone. Human studies suggest that a single short exposure to a general anesthetic in young pediatric patients is unlikely to have negative effects on behavior and learning; however, further research is needed to fully characterize how anesthetic exposure affects brain development. Use caution with this combination. The valerian derivative, dihydrovaltrate, binds at barbiturate binding sites; valerenic acid has been shown to inhibit enzyme-induced breakdown of GABA in the brain; the non-volatile monoterpenes (valepotriates) have sedative activity. Lorazepam in excreted in the urine primarily as the inactive glucuronide metabolite; lorazepam also undergoes enterohepatic recirculation. endstream
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