Elderly patients should consider using lower doses to minimize side effects from lorazepam. Because lorazepam causes drowsiness in most
Indications and dose For lorazepam Short-term use in anxiety for lorazepam By mouth. Adult 1 4 mg daily in divided doses. Elderly 0.5 2 mg daily in divided doses.
LORazepam is the drug of choice for the elderly, or patients with COPD reassess CIWA-Ar 1 hour following administration of first dose. □ LORazepam
For lorazepam Short-term use in anxiety for lorazepam By mouth. Adult 1 4 mg daily in divided doses. Elderly 0.5 2 mg daily in divided doses.
In elderly patients reduce haloperidol dose to 2.5mg IM. 3.2.5. IM Lorazepam. Initial dose 1-2mg. ( 1mg in frail/elderly). Commence observations.
Elderly. Following single intravenous doses of 1.5 to 3 mg of Lorazepam Injection, mean total body clearance of lorazepam decreased by 20% in 15 elderly
Indications and dose For lorazepam Short-term use in anxiety for lorazepam By mouth. Adult 1 4 mg daily in divided doses. Elderly 0.5 2 mg daily in divided doses.
Indications and dose For lorazepam Short-term use in anxiety for lorazepam By mouth. Adult 1 4 mg daily in divided doses. Elderly 0.5 2 mg daily in divided doses.
Elderly. Following single intravenous doses of 1.5 to 3 mg of Lorazepam Injection, mean total body clearance of lorazepam decreased by 20% in 15 elderly
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