Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Lorazepam
Drug Class
Neuro
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N05BA06
Status
Essential Medicine
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzodiazepine
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Benzodiazepine pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzodiazepine. It belongs to Chloride Channel Potentiator (GABA operated) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Benzodiazepine pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Lorazepam is 321.20. Its pKa is 1.3, 11.5.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1 to 4 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take lorazepam exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Never use lorazepam in larger amounts, or
3
Child · Oral
50 to 0 ug/kg — As recommended.
Dose for 5-12 Years of Children
Safety Alerts
Chronic psychosis, CNS depression, respiratory depression, compromised airway, hyperkinesis, not for use alone to treat depression (or anxiety associated with depression), obsessional states, phobic states, acute pulmonary insufficiency, severe hepatic impairment
Important Warnings
Personality disorder (dependent, avoidant, obsessive-compulsive) may increase risk of dependence, muscle weakness, organic brain changes, parenteral administration, narrow-angle glaucoma, renal impairment, Mild to moderate hepatic impairment, elderly or debilitated patients
Avoid long term use
Withdraw gradually
Side Effects
Amnesiaataxia (especially in the elderly)confusiondependencedrowsinesslightheadednessmuscle weaknessparadoxical increase in aggressiondizzinessdysarthriaGI disturbancesgynaecomastiaheadachehypotensionincontinence
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
CNS depressants including valproate
clozapine
haloperidol
theophylline
aminophylline
CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers (e.g. cimetidine
rifampicin)
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 96
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 96
Should you consider an alternative?
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Rs 142.38 ceiling
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Rs 109.82 ceiling
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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