Liver disease 0.5mg PO or IM 2-hrly if required. Max dose 2mg /24hrs. Note Diazepam 10mg iv over 5mins or Lorazepam iv may be given in severe agitation
We treat patients with significant agitation (eg, those who do not respond immediately to verbal interventions) with IV benzodiazepines (eg, lorazepam 2 to 4 mg IV or diazepam 5 to 10 mg IV; pediatric dosing of lorazepam 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg IV or intramuscular). These doses can be repeated every 8 to 10 minutes based upon patient response.
Lorazepam (Ativan) 2 mg IV or IM or orally every 2 hours prn agitation. Lorazepam (Ativan) 2 mg IV or IM or orally every 15 minutes prn agitation. IV DRIP
IV fluids; Benzodiazepines, such as diazepam (Valium) or lorazepam (Ativan) to relieve muscle stiffness, seizures, or agitation; A serotonin
emergency department, lorazepam and midazolam for acute agitation. Pharmacology. Lorazepam. Midazolam. Administration IV. IM. IV. IM. IN. Dose. Sedation: 0.5-2
(Haldol): 2.5-10 mg, can be given IM, PO or IV, although IV use does not Haloperidol, lorazepam, or both for psychotic agitation? A
heart failure), agitation, and tremor. In the rare circumstance when lorazepam 2 to 4 mg IV or diazepam 5 to 10 mg IV; pediatric
IV therapy is not indicated in this situation If no effect or paradoxical agitation is seen, give promethazine instead of second dose of lorazepam.
emergency department, lorazepam and midazolam for acute agitation. Pharmacology. Lorazepam. Midazolam. Administration IV. IM. IV. IM. IN. Dose. Sedation: 0.5-2
How many hints does he need to shut up?