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. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Once adequate response is achieved, resume treatment with the ER capsules. 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. Brompheniramine; Pseudoephedrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Glecaprevir; Pibrentasvir: (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and glecaprevir is necessary. 1 to 20 mg/hour continuous IV infusion. 30 0 obj <>
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Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Ethinyl Estradiol: (Minor) Ethinyl estradiol may enhance the metabolism of lorazepam. Dronabinol: (Moderate) Use caution if the use of benzodiazepines are necessary with dronabinol, and monitor for additive dizziness, confusion, somnolence, and other CNS effects. Ketamine: (Moderate) Concomitant administration 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. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Use caution with this combination. Aspirin, ASA; Caffeine; Orphenadrine: (Minor) Patients taking benzodiazepines for insomnia should not use caffeine-containing products prior to going to bed as these products may antagonize the sedative effects of the benzodiazepine. Max: 4 mg/dose. If used together, a reduction in the dose of one or both drugs may be needed. Assess patients for risks of addiction, abuse, or misuse before drug initiation, and monitor patients who receive benzodiazepines routinely for development of these behaviors or conditions. Use an initial morphine; naltrexone dose of 20 mg/0.8 mg PO every 24 hours. Norgestimate; Ethinyl Estradiol: (Minor) Ethinyl estradiol may enhance the metabolism of lorazepam. The federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) regulates medication use in residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs). To discourage abuse, the smallest appropriate quantity of the benzodiazepine should be prescribed, and proper disposal instructions for unused drug should be given to patients. Abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of benzodiazepines after continued use may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, which can be life-threatening. (Moderate) Drowsiness has been reported during administration of carbetapentane. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Immediate-release Formulations (e.g., tablets)When given in unequal doses, give the largest dose before bedtime. Morphine: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. 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. In. Skilled care residents: The federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) regulates the use of anxiolytics in long-term care facility (LTCF) residents. Extended-release Oral Capsules (e.g., Loreev XR)Administer in the morning with or without food.Do not crush or chew. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses App + Web from F.A. Dimenhydrinate: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Topiramate: (Moderate) Topiramate has the potential to cause CNS depression as well as other cognitive and/or neuropsychiatric adverse reactions. Use caution with this combination. In a clinical trial, there was clear evidence for a transitory pharmacodynamic interaction between melatonin and another hypnotic agent one hour following co-dosing. Chlophedianol; Dexchlorpheniramine; Pseudoephedrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Lorazepam dosage should be modified depending on clinical response and degree of renal impairment. 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. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. Apomorphine: (Moderate) Apomorphine causes significant somnolence. Advise patients as to the possible impairment of mental and/or physical abilities required for the performance of hazardous tasks, such as driving a car or operating other complex or dangerous machinery. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. Meclizine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. All sleep medications should be used in accordance with approved product labeling. We do not record any personal information entered above. 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg/dose (Max: 2 mg/dose) IM every 30 to 60 minutes as needed.[64934]. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. 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. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines (ben Concurrent use may increase the severity of metabolic acidosis. Reserve concomitant use of these drugs for patients in whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. [25032] A single dose should not exceed 4 mg IV. Esketamine: (Major) Closely monitor patients receiving esketamine and benzodiazepines for sedation and other CNS depressant effects. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. yt5y3Vk|SRl\UtjSIgO\,F??MNFBO,
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Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Benzodiazepine doses may need to be reduced up to 75% during coadministration with remifentanil. Im currently on a It appears glucuronide conjugation of lorazepam is increased in the presence of combined hormonal oral contraceptives; the clinical significance of this interaction is not determined. 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. Lorazepam is an UGT substrate and ombitasvir is an UGT inhibitor. ASHP Recommended Standard Concentrations for Adult Continuous Infusions: 1 mg/mL. 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. Immediate-release tablets and solution: Lorazepam is readily absorbed following an oral dose, with an absolute bioavailability of 90% reported following administration of immediate-release tablets. Subjective central nervous system effects occur within 1 to 2 hours; peak plasma concentrations occur 2 hours following administration. The use of sedating medications for individuals with diagnosed sleep apnea requires careful assessment, documented clinical rationale, and close monitoring. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Zaleplon: (Major) Monitor for excessive sedation and somnolence during coadministration of zaleplon and benzodiazepines. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. In residents meeting the criteria for treatment, the dose of lorazepam should not exceed 1 mg/day PO, except when documentation is provided showing that higher doses are necessary to maintain or improve the resident's functional status. Daviss Drug Guide for Nurses App + Web from F.A. To reduce the risk of acute withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to reduce the dosage or to discontinue benzodiazepines. FIS typically occurs after chronic fetal exposure to long-acting benzodiazepines (e.g., chlordiazepoxide), or when benzodiazepines are administered shortly before delivery, resulting in newborn toxicity of variable severity and duration. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. AU - Vallerand,April Hazard, Use caution with this combination. Because lorazepam can cause drowsiness and a decreased level of consciousness, there is a higher risk of falls, particularly in the elderly, with the potential for subsequent severe injuries. Acetaminophen; Dextromethorphan; Doxylamine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Acetaminophen; Aspirin; Diphenhydramine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Avoid prescribing opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. If morphine is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, reduce initial dosages and titrate to clinical response. If hydromorphone is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, reduce the initial dosage of hydromorphone and titrate to clinical response; for hydromorphone extended-release tablets, use 1/3 to 1/2 of the estimated hydromorphone starting dose. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. 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. I have trouble sleeping every time I lower the dose. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. 0000000856 00000 n
When used as an anticonvulsant, cessation of seizure activity may occur within 5 minutes. Use caution with this combination. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. Chlophedianol; Dexbrompheniramine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. 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 Avoid lorazepam extended-release capsules and utilize lorazepam immediate-release dosage forms that can be easily titrated. F.A. Avoid prescribing opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. AU - Quiring,Courtney, Pseudoephedrine; Triprolidine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. 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. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. If 3 intermittent boluses of lorazepam are needed in a 6 hour time period, increase the infusion rate by 0.005 mg/kg/hour (50% of initial rate). Access up-to-date medical information for less than. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Butalbital; Acetaminophen; Caffeine: (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. In general, lorazepam dose selection for the geriatric adult should be cautious, starting at the low end of the dosage range. Coadministration may increase the risk of CNS depressant-related side effects. Haloperidol: (Moderate) Haloperidol can potentiate the actions of other CNS depressants, such as benzodiazepines, Caution should be exercised with simultaneous use of these agents due to potential excessive CNS effects. Concentrated Oral Solution (2 mg/mL)Measure dosage using a calibrated oral syringe/dropper.Dilute the oral concentrate in water, juice, soda, or semi-solid food (e.g., applesauce, pudding) prior to administration. During the treatment of status epilepticus, the use of injectable benzodiazepines, like lorazepam, is often implemented as an adjunct to other supportive therapies. Butabarbital: (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. Use caution with this combination. If used together, a reduction in the dose of one or both drugs may be needed. Acetaminophen; Dextromethorphan; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. Tramadol: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Selegiline: (Moderate) Monitor for unusual drowsiness and sedation during coadministration of benzodiazepines and selegiline due to the risk for additive CNS depression. 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 --. If the patient is hyperdynamic and agitated after lorazepam 40 mg within 3 hours, consider phenobarbital or propofol. Pentobarbital: (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. Repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic and sedation drugs during surgeries or procedures during the third trimester of pregnancy may have negative effects on fetal brain development. Use caution with this combination. Chlorpheniramine; Dihydrocodeine; Phenylephrine: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. V)gB0iW8#8w8_QQj@&A)/g>'K t;\
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Monitor for signs and symptoms of CNS depression and advise patients to avoid driving or engaging in other activities requiring mental alertness until they know how this combination affects them. 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. (Moderate) Scopolamine may cause dizziness and drowsiness. 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. Avoid lorazepam extended-release capsules and utilize lorazepam immediate-release dosage forms that can be easily titrated. Oxycodone: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Asenapine: (Moderate) Drugs that can cause CNS depression, if used concomitantly with asenapine, may increase both the frequency and the intensity of adverse effects such as drowsiness, sedation, and dizziness. %PDF-1.6
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Weblorazepam davis pDF Lorazepam is used for the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety, such as anxiety attacks. Shake the bottle until a slurry is formed. (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. 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. The incidence, time to onset, and duration of NAS or FIS symptoms is multi-factorial (e.g., duration of use, drug lipophilicity, placental disposition, degree of accumulation in neonatal tissues). Avoid lorazepam extended-release capsules and utilize lorazepam immediate-release dosage forms that can be easily titrated. Coadministration may increase the risk of CNS depressant-related side effects. Nursing Central is an award-winning, complete mobile solution for nurses and students. 0000007372 00000 n
Also, droperidol and benzodiazepines can both cause CNS depression. An in vitro study demonstrated significant increases in lorazepam release from the extended-release capsule 2 hours post-dose with approximately 91%-95% and 37 -42% of drug release in the presence of 40% and 20% alcohol, respectively. 0.05 mg/kg/dose IV every 2 to 8 hours as needed. Avoid opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. Chlorpheniramine; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Trimethobenzamide: (Moderate) The concurrent use of trimethobenzamide with other medications that cause CNS depression, like the benzodiazepines, may potentiate the effects of either trimethobenzamide or the benzodiazepine. 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. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Olanzapine: (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. Lorazepam is an UGT substrate and paritaprevir is an UGT inhibitor. Therefore, psychotropic pharmacodynamic interactions could occur following concomitant administration of drugs with significant CNS activity. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Specific maximum dosage information not available; the dose required is dependent on route of administration, indication, and clinical response. The usual adult range: 2 to 6 mg/day PO. 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. Have patients swallow the ER capsules whole.If patient has difficulty swallowing: Contents of the ER capsules may be sprinkled over a tablespoon of cool applesauce and consumed without chewing. LORazepam. Minocycline: (Minor) Injectable minocycline contains magnesium sulfate heptahydrate. Melatonin: (Major) Use caution when combining melatonin with the benzodiazepines; when the benzodiazepine is used for sleep, co-use of melatonin should be avoided. Consider alternatives to benzodiazepines for conditions such as anxiety or insomnia in patients receiving buprenorphine maintenance treatment. Green Tea: (Minor) Patients taking benzodiazepines for insomnia should not use caffeine-containing products, such as green tea, prior to going to bed as these products may antagonize the sedative effects of the benzodiazepine. Deutetrabenazine: (Moderate) Advise patients that concurrent use of deutetrabenazine and drugs that can cause CNS depression, such as lorazepam, may have additive effects and worsen drowsiness or sedation. Iohexol: (Moderate) The use of intrathecal radiopaque contrast agents is associated with a risk of seizures. There is a possibility of interaction with valerian at normal prescription dosages of anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics (including barbiturates and benzodiazepines). If the sleep agent is used routinely and is beyond the manufacturer's recommendations for duration of use, the facility should attempt a quarterly taper, unless clinically contraindicated as defined in the OBRA guidelines. %PDF-1.6
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Usual adult dose range is 2 to 4 mg PO at bedtime as needed; use for more than 4 months has not been evaluated. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Lorazepam is an UGT substrate and glecaprevir is an UGT inhibitor. (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. Azelastine; Fluticasone: (Moderate) Monitor for excessive sedation and somnolence during coadministration of azelastine and benzodiazepines. 0000001722 00000 n
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Nitroglycerin: (Minor) Nitroglycerin can cause hypotension. Initiation of sleep induction or maintenance medication should be preceded or accompanied by non-pharmacologic interventions and maximized treatment of underlying conditions (if applicable). In animal studies, melatonin has been shown to increase benzodiazepine binding to receptor sites. Additive CNS depressant effects are possible when ziprasidone is used concurrently with any CNS depressant. Use caution with this combination. 1 to 2 mg IV as a single dose plus diphenhydramine for additional sedation. In a study of 4 lactating women, concentrations of free lorazepam in breast milk 4 hours after a single 3.5 mg oral dose were found to be 8 to 9 ng/mL, which accounted for 14.8% to 25.7% of the mother's plasma concentration. There are no adequate data on the effects lorazepam use during human pregnancy. 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. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. 10 mg/day PO; maximum IM and IV dose highly variable depending upon indication. Lorazepam is an UGT substrate and probenecid is an UGT inhibitor. Titrate to desired level of sedation. The usual dosage range is 0.5 to 8 mg/hour (or 0.01 to 0.1 mg/kg/hour); titrated to effect. Procarbazine: (Minor) CNS depressants benzodiazepines can potentiate the CNS depression caused by procarbazine therapy, so these drugs should be used together cautiously. IV PushDilute lorazepam with an equal volume of compatible diluent (0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 5% Dextrose Injection or Sterile Water for Injection) immediately prior to use. ID - 51455 Dilutions not prepared in a sterile environment should not be stored; discard immediately. Vallerand AHA, Sanoski CAC, Quiring CC. 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. Concurrent use may result in additive CNS depression. Use caution with this combination. Reduce injectable buprenorphine dose by 1/2, and for the buprenorphine transdermal patch, start therapy with the 5 mcg/hour patch. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Drowsiness or dizziness may last Diphenhydramine; Naproxen: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Enter your email below and we'll resend your username to you. Use of benzodiazepines late in pregnancy may result in a neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) or floppy infant syndrome (FIS). Caution should be used when iloperidone is given in combination with other centrally-acting medications including anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics. Alcohol may also increase drug exposure and the risk for overdose by disrupting extended-release lorazepam capsules. Monitor patients for adverse effects; dose adjustment of either drug may be necessary. Phenylephrine: (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. Celecoxib; Tramadol: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Administration can potentiate the CNS effects ( e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression and sedation of acute reactions. Residents of long-term care facilities ( LTCFs ) a clinical trial, there clear. 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