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Name

Lorazepam

Alternate Names

Altivan
Alzapam
Apo-Lorazepam
Ativan
Loraz
Novo-Lorazem
Nu-Loraz
Riva-Lorazepam
Wy-4036

Abbreviations

None

Category

Ancillary Agent

Subcategory

None

NSC Number

None

Primary Site

None

Histology

None

Remarks

An effective antianxiety and hypnotic agent for insomnia and as premedication to surgical procedures. The drug is also indicated parenterally for status epilepticus. Orally in combination with antiemetic agents it is used for the treatment of chemo.-induced emesis.

Coding

This drug should NOT be coded
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