lorazepam

Thân thiện

A doctor prescribes lorazepam to a patient for anxiety.

Definition

Noun A benzodiazepine drug used primarily as a short-term treatment for anxiety disorders, tension, and insomnia. It is a central nervous system depressant that works by enhancing the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA.

Usage

Lorazepam is used as a medication. It is typically prescribed by a doctor and taken orally in tablet form. - The doctor prescribed lorazepam for her acute anxiety. - Lorazepam should not be taken with alcohol.

Examples

• Due to severe pre-flight anxiety, he was given a low dose of lorazepam.
• One of the potential side effects of lorazepam is drowsiness.
• The prescription for lorazepam was only for a two-week supply.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on lorazepam": to be taking the drug lorazepam as prescribed medication.
  • The patient has been on lorazepam for a week.

Variants and Related Words

• Ativan: The most common brand name (trade name) for lorazepam.
  • The pharmacist dispensed Ativan, which is the brand-name version of lorazepam.

Synonyms

• Anxiolytic (a drug that reduces anxiety).
• Benzodiazepine (the class of drugs to which lorazepam belongs).
• Sedative (a drug that promotes calm or sleep).

Notes on Meaning

While lorazepam is a specific drug name, it is often discussed more generally as an example of a benzodiazepine or anti-anxiety medication. Its primary meanings are tied to its clinical use as a pharmaceutical.

Học thuật

Noun

1. tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ativan