Rx Name [LORAZEPAM, 282408]
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APO-LORAZEPAM 1MG TAB (APO/COL)
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282408
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BENZODIAZEPINES (SEDATIVES)
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Quick relief of anxiety symptoms but action not sustained. See p.
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See Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride p. 319. It is habit forming and on sudden withdrawal may cause seizures. c.f. prescribing in liver disease p.15.
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Anxiety: 1-6mg daily in divided doses but may be gradually increased to 10mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Elderly: Half adult dose. i.v 4mg given by slow intravenous injection.
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