Increased risk for older adults: Elderly But will likely prefer their generic counterparts, diazepam and lorazepam, due to lower cost.
Elderly. Following single intravenous doses of 1.5 to 3 mg of Lorazepam Injection, mean total body clearance of lorazepam decreased by 20% in 15 elderly
Midazolam preferred for elderly; half IV Lorazepam (Ativan) generally preferred agent given extended duration of effect (Treiman 2024).
This concentration is increased in elderly populations, which is why the drug is recommended for the elderly with an initial dose of just 5 mg. The elderly may
Lorazepam requires a longer time to reach peak effect than either midazolam or diazepam and may lead to stacking doses When IV access is not available, IM midazolam (Versed) is preferred Midazolam preferred for elderly; half-dose to avoid prolonged sedation
IM lorazepam and midazolam also have good absorptive profiles; IM Midazolam preferred for elderly; half-dose to avoid prolonged sedation.
Midazolam preferred for elderly; half IV Lorazepam (Ativan) generally preferred agent given extended duration of effect (Treiman 2024).
This concentration is increased in elderly populations, which is why the drug is recommended for the elderly with an initial dose of just 5 mg. The elderly
This concentration is increased in elderly populations, which is why the drug is recommended for the elderly with an initial dose of just 5 mg. The elderly may
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