Benzodiazepine dependence can occur after administration of therapeutic doses for as few as 1 to 2 weeks and withdrawal symptoms may be seen after the discontinuation of therapy. Carbinoxamine; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. We do not record any personal information entered above. Codeine; Promethazine: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Injectable and oral lorazepam formulations are contraindicated in patients with acute closed-angle glaucoma. Some formulations of lorazepam injection also contain benzyl alcohol and are contraindicated in patients with known benzyl alcohol hypersensitivity. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. Methadone: (Major) Concurrent 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. 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. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. If methadone is initiated for pain in an opioid-naive patient taking a benzodiazepine, use an initial methadone dose of 2.5 mg PO every 12 hours. The infant should be monitored regularly, and if sedation, nausea, reduced suckling, or other signs of toxicity are observed, either breast-feeding or the benzodiazepine should be discontinued. endstream endobj 41 0 obj<> endobj 42 0 obj<>stream Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Alternatively, 0.05 mg/kg IM (Max: 4 mg) administered 2 hours prior to surgery or the procedure. Levorphanol: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. It may be appropriate to delay certain procedures if doing so will not jeopardize the health of the child and/or mother. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Anxiolytics should be used for delirium, dementia, or other cognitive disorders only when there are associated behaviors that are 1) quantitatively and objectively documented, and 2) are persistent, and 3) are not due to preventable or correctable reasons, and 4) constitute clinically significant distress or dysfunction to the LTCF resident or represent a danger to the resident or others. yt5y3Vk|SRl\UtjSIgO\,F??MNFBO, I`)/jNlt1q@hlb$&?P 9G1+07CF}y&K+H { Teduglutide: (Moderate) Altered mental status has been observed in patients taking teduglutide and benzodiazepines in the adult clinical studies for teduglutide. Dasabuvir; Ombitasvir; Paritaprevir; Ritonavir: (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and dasabuvir is necessary. Note: Your username may be different from the email address used to register your account. Acetaminophen; Dextromethorphan; Doxylamine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Lorazepam is an UGT substrate and atazanavir is an UGT inhibitor. Lorazepam is an UGT substrate and paritaprevir is an UGT inhibitor. Avoid prescribing opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. Use caution with this combination. 10 mg/day PO; maximum IM and IV dose highly variable dependent upon indication. Anticonvulsants, BenzodiazepinesAnxiolytics, BenzodiazepinesBenzodiazepine Sedative/Hypnotics. Median Tmax was 14 hours (range 7 to 24 hours) following a single 3 mg dose of the extended-release capsules. If such therapy is initiated or discontinued, monitor the clinical response to the benzodiazepine. Diphenhydramine; Ibuprofen: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. ET - 18 (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and pibrentasvir is necessary. 108 0 obj<>stream It is not intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment. Aspirin, ASA; Butalbital; Caffeine: (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. 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. 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. The drug has also been given sublingually; although, specific sublingual dosage forms are not available in the United States. (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and paritaprevir is necessary. Use caution with this combination. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Acetaminophen; Chlorpheniramine; Phenylephrine : (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. If a benzodiazepine must be used in a patient with a history of falls or fractures, consider reducing use of other CNS-active medications that increase the risk of falls and fractures and implement other strategies to reduce fall risk. Use caution with this combination. This action may be additive with other agents that can cause hypotension such as benzodiazepines. Butalbital; Acetaminophen; Caffeine: (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. Use lorazepam with caution in patients with a history of alcoholism or substance abuse due to the potential for psychological dependence. 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. In one study of elderly volunteers, half of the patients received DHEA 200 mg/day PO for 2 weeks, followed by a single dose of triazolam 0.25 mg. Triazolam clearance was reduced by close to 30% in the DHEA-pretreated patients vs. the control group; however, the effect of DHEA on CYP3A4 metabolism appeared to vary widely among subjects. If tapentadol is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, a reduced initial dosage of tapentadol is recommended. Specifically, sodium oxybate use is contraindicated in patients being treated with sedative hypnotic drugs. Concurrent use may result in additive CNS depression. Olanzapine; Samidorphan: (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. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Use caution with this combination. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. An initial infusion rate of 0.025 to 0.05 mg/kg/hour IV is recommended by some experts. Chlorpheniramine; Dihydrocodeine; Phenylephrine: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Dosage adjustments may be necessary when administered together because of potentially additive CNS effects. Brompheniramine; Dextromethorphan; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Monitor breastfed infants exposed to benzodiazepines through breast milk for sedation, poor feeding, and poor weight gain. 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. Azelastine: (Moderate) Monitor for excessive sedation and somnolence during coadministration of azelastine and benzodiazepines. To view the entire topic, please log in or purchase a subscription. 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. Doxylamine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Levocetirizine: (Moderate) Concurrent use of cetirizine/levocetirizine with benzodiazepines should generally be avoided. The concurrent use of eszopiclone with other anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics at bedtime or in the middle of the night is not recommended. Valerian, Valeriana officinalis: (Major) Any substances that act on the CNS, including psychoactive drugs and drugs used as anesthetic adjuvants (e.g., barbiturates, benzodiazepines), may theoretically interact with valerian, Valeriana officinalis. Co-ingestion may disrupt the extended-release formulation resulting in increased lorazepam exposure and increasing the risk for lorazepam overdose. Because binding at the receptor is competitive and flumazenil has a much shorter duration of action than do most benzodiazepines, it is possible for the effects of flumazenil to dissipate sooner than the effects of the benzodiazepine. Use caution with this combination. Monitor patients who take benzodiazepines with another CNS depressant for symptoms of excess sedation. Prasterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA (FDA-approved): (Major) Prasterone, dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA may inhibit the metabolism of benzodiazepines (e.g., alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam) which undergo CYP3A4-mediated metabolism. Use caution with this combination. Therefore, caution is advisable when combining anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics or other psychoactive medications with these medications. Phenobarbital; Hyoscyamine; Atropine; Scopolamine: (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. Use of more than 2 hypnotics should be avoided due to the additive CNS depressant and complex sleep-related behaviors that may occur. Use caution with this combination. NOTE: For status epilepticus, IV administration is preferred over IM because therapeutic blood concentrations are reached more quickly with IV administration.When IV access is available, IV is the preferred route of administration due to injection site pain and slower onset associated with IM administration.When used as a premedication to produce lack of recall, IM lorazepam should be administered at least 2 hours before procedure.No dilution is needed.Inject deeply into a large muscle mass (e.g., anterolateral thigh or deltoid [children and adolescents only]). (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. (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. Triprolidine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. No specific dosage adjustments are recommended for renal impairment or renal failure. Use of PVC containers results in significant drug loss; PVC administration sets can also be expected to contribute to sorption losses.Dilute lorazepam injection with a compatible diluent such as 5% Dextrose Injection (preferred) or 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection to a final concentration of 0.2 mg/mL. 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. Coadministration may increase the risk of CNS depressant-related side effects. 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. (Moderate) Scopolamine may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. 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. No quantitative recommendations are available. Ethinyl Estradiol; Norgestrel: (Minor) Ethinyl estradiol may enhance the metabolism of lorazepam. Monitor patients for adverse effects; dose adjustment of either drug may be necessary. For acetaminophen; oxycodone extended-release tablets, start with 1 tablet PO every 12 hours, and for other oxycodone products, use an initial dose of oxycodone at 1/3 to 1/2 the usual dosage. Thalidomide frequently causes drowsiness and somnolence. 2 to 4 mg PO at bedtime as needed. Aspirin, ASA; Butalbital; Caffeine; Codeine: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Specific maximum dosage information not available; the dose required is dependent on route of administration, indication, and clinical response. Explore these free sample topics: -- The first section of this topic is shown below --, -- To view the remaining sections of this topic, please log in or purchase a subscription --. Drugs that can cause CNS depression, if used concomitantly with vigabatrin, may increase both the frequency and the intensity of adverse effects such as drowsiness, sedation, and dizziness. Butorphanol: (Major) Concomitant use of mixed opiate agonists/antagonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Alternatively, 0.025 to 0.05 mg/kg/dose IV every 6 hours as needed for management of anticipatory or breakthrough nausea/vomiting. Administer the morning after the day of discontinuation of a lorazepam immediate-release (IR) product. Sevoflurane: (Moderate) Concomitant administration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Use caution with this combination. 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. 2 mg IV every 30 to 60 minutes as needed. Ventilatory support should also be available for the preanesthetic use of injectable benzodiazepines. Dicyclomine: (Moderate) Dicyclomine can cause drowsiness, so it should be used cautiously in patients receiving CNS depressants like benzodiazepines. Use caution with this combination. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. I have trouble sleeping every time I lower the dose. (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. Dexbrompheniramine; Pseudoephedrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Look up information on diseases, tests, and procedures; then consult the database with 5,000+ drugs or refer to 65,000+ dictionary terms. 20002023 Unbound Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved, Take your students on a guided journey to develop clinical judgment, TY - ELEC WebI have been taking .5 lorazepam for over two and a half years. 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. Max: 4 mg/dose. 45 0 obj<>stream Effects of 5% and 10% alcohol on drug release were not significant 2 hours post-dose. Dextromethorphan; Diphenhydramine; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Lorazepam injection is contraindicated in premature neonates. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. WebLorazepam (Ativan, Loreev XR) | Daviss Drug Guide Davis's Drug Guide LORazepam General **BEERS Drug** Pronunciation: lor- az -e-pam To hear audio pronunciation of Drugs that can cause CNS depression, if used concomitantly with olanzapine, can increase both the frequency and the intensity of adverse effects such as drowsiness, sedation, dizziness, and orthostatic hypotension. Vallerand, A. H., Sanoski, C. A., & Quiring, C. (2023). Use caution with this combination. Use caution with this combination. UR - https://www.drugguide.com/ddo/view/Davis-Drug-Guide/51455/all/LORazepam Vigabatrin: (Moderate) Vigabatrin may cause somnolence and fatigue. Use caution with this combination. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. Lorazepam in excreted in the urine primarily as the inactive glucuronide metabolite; lorazepam also undergoes enterohepatic recirculation. Use caution with this combination. 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg/dose IV or IM as a single dose; may repeat dose once in 10 to 15 minutes. Ethinyl Estradiol: (Minor) Ethinyl estradiol may enhance the metabolism of lorazepam. Additive drowsiness and CNS depression can occur. [64020]Lorazepam stability is very specific to the product used and is concentration-dependent. ET - 18 0000002822 00000 n Use caution with this combination. 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg/dose (Max: 2 mg/dose) IM every 30 to 60 minutes as needed.[64934]. ER -, Your free 1 year of online access expired. Difelikefalin: (Moderate) Monitor for dizziness, somnolence, mental status changes, and gait disturbances if concomitant use of difelikefalin with CNS depressants is necessary. No specific anesthetic or sedation drug has been shown to be safer than another. Nursing Central is an award-winning, complete mobile solution for nurses and students. Atropine; Difenoxin: (Moderate) Concomitant administration of benzodiazepines with CNS-depressant drugs, such as diphenoxylate/difenoxin, can potentiate the CNS effects of either agent. 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. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Davis Company Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. The CNS depressant effects of topiramate can be potentiated pharmacodynamically by concurrent use of CNS depressant agents such as the benzodiazepines. WebAtivan CIV (lorazepam) Tablets R x only DESCRIPTION Ativan (lorazepam), an antianxiety agent, has the chemical formula, 7-chloro-5-(o-chlorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-3 0000002339 00000 n If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Average dose: 14 mg/hour. 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. Use caution with this combination. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Safety and efficacy of extended-release capsules and parenteral lorazepam have not been established. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. In. V)gB0iW8#8w8_QQj@&A)/g>'K t;\ $FZUn(4T%)0C&Zi8bxEB;PAom?W= Mirtazapine: (Moderate) Monitor for unusual drowsiness and sedation during coadministration of benzodiazepines and mirtazapine due to the risk for additive CNS depression. Use caution with this combination. 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 Rotigotine: (Major) Concomitant use of rotigotine with other CNS depressants, such as benzodiazepines, can potentiate the sedative effects of rotigotine. 1 mg IV as a single dose, initially; may repeat dose after 5 minutes if chest pain persists. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. If used together, a reduction in the dose of one or both drugs may be needed. Cetirizine; Pseudoephedrine: (Moderate) Concurrent use of cetirizine/levocetirizine with benzodiazepines should generally be avoided. 0 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. Tapentadol: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Tramadol: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. 0000001594 00000 n 0000008826 00000 n Dosage not available for anxiety disorders; however, lorazepam 0.025 to 0.05 mg/kg/dose PO as needed (no more frequently than every 4 hours) has been used in burn patients with anxiety related to being in the hospital, dressing changes, etc. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. The safety and efficacy of lorazepam extended-release capsules have not been established in pediatric patients. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. In patients treated with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, cessation of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants is preferred in most cases. 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