Lorazepam
Lorazepam
Also known as?
Trademarked as Ativan or Orfidal.
| ‘Medicinal’ drugs (risk based approach) | Threshold limit in microgrammes per litre of blood (µg/L) |
|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 100µg/L |
Why may this be prescribed?
Lorazepam is most commonly used to decrease the likelihood of agitation and seizures in patients who have overdosed on stimulant drugs.
Used for the short term treatment of anxiety, insomnia, acute convulsions or seizures, and sedation of hospitalised patients. Also used in chemotherapy in additions to medications used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Side Effects?
- Effects of the drug last 12-24 hours.
- Impairs balance, sedation, dizziness, memory problems.
Likely level of drug expected to be impaired?
100µg/L
Usual therapeutic levels range from 0.08 – 0.25µg/ml.
How long will it take to leave my system?
Detection time starts – 2-7 hours after taking.
- Urine – Up to 10 days.
- Hair – Up to 90 days.
- Saliva – Up to 3 days.
- Blood – Up to 1 day.
