.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.N.N05BA06

Information

Lorazepam is a short-acting benzodiazepine used primarily to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, status epilepticus, and as premedication for anesthesia. It has anxiolytic, sedative, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties. Lorazepam is widely approved and still clinically used today.

Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic parameters derived from healthy adult volunteers after a single oral dose.

References

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Revisions

• 06/2025 initial generated model