lorazepam

Noun

Meaning

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

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Ativan rohypnol gabapentin disulfiram secobarbital ethosuximide Librium alprazolam naltrexone Ambien amobarbital chlordiazepoxide estazolam baclofen butabarbital

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Hypernyms

benzodiazepine

Examples

A benzodiazepine such as diazepam or lorazepam can be used to control combativeness, agitation, muscular overactivity, and seizures. Source: Internet

Abuse of lorazepam is a serious issue that deserves professional treatment. Source: Internet

At bedtime, I take a quarter milligram of lorazepam. Source: Internet

Experts in lorazepam addiction know that complete and immediate cessation of use endangers the health of the user. Source: Internet

Dosage of lorazepam should be halved when taken with valproate or probenecid. Source: Internet

Ativan (lorazepam) is readily absorbed with an absolute bioavailability of 90 percent. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lorate loraxanthin Loraxian lorbamate Lorber Lorca