Hydroxychloroquine: (Moderate) Monitor persons with epilepsy for seizure activity during concomitant lorazepam and hydroxychloroquine use. If methadone is initiated for pain in an opioid-naive patient taking a benzodiazepine, use an initial methadone dose of 2.5 mg PO every 12 hours. DISCONTINUATION: To discontinue, gradually taper the dose. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. 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. Lorazepam is an UGT substrate and paritaprevir is an UGT inhibitor. Probenecid; Colchicine: (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and probenecid is necessary. Note: Your username may be different from the email address used to register your account. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. V)gB0iW8#8w8_QQj@&A)/g>'K t;\ $FZUn(4T%)0C&Zi8bxEB;PAom?W= Acetaminophen; Diphenhydramine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. 30 0 obj <> endobj Avoid opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and paritaprevir is necessary. Flumazenil does not affect the pharmacokinetics of the benzodiazepines. There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors outcomes in pregnant patients exposed to lorazepam; information about the registry can be obtained at https://womensmentalhealth.org/research/pregnancyregistry/ or by calling 1-866-961-2388. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Dextromethorphan; Guaifenesin; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. In addition, hypercarbia and hypoxia can occur after lorazepam administration. Alternatively, 0.05 mg/kg IM (Max: 4 mg) administered 2 hours prior to surgery or the procedure. If the patient is hyperdynamic and agitated after lorazepam 40 mg within 3 hours, consider phenobarbital or propofol. 0.05 mg/kg/dose IV every 2 to 8 hours as needed. The action of these drugs is mediated through the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). For Intermezzo brand of sublingual zolpidem tablets, reduce the dose to 1.75 mg/night. Gemfibrozil: (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and gemfibrozil is necessary. WebAs with other benzodiazepines, lorazepam causes CNS depression that may lead to respiratory effects and should be used with extreme caution in patients with significant Usual Dose Range: 2 to 6 mg/day; Max: 10 mg/day PO. Remifentanil: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Celecoxib; Tramadol: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. 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. PB - F.A. The degree of sedation is dependent on the dose administered and the presence or absence of other medications. Chlorpheniramine; Dextromethorphan; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. 1. Avoid lorazepam extended-release capsules and utilize lorazepam immediate-release dosage forms that can be easily titrated. Davis AT Collection. Use caution with this combination. In another case report, the ingestion of excessive melatonin along with normal doses of chlordiazepoxide and an antidepressant resulted in lethargy and short-term amnestic responses. 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. Human studies suggest that a single short exposure to a general anesthetic in young pediatric patients is unlikely to have negative effects on behavior and learning; however, further research is needed to fully characterize how anesthetic exposure affects brain development. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. No patient should get out of bed unassisted within 8 hours of lorazepam injection. Want to regain access to Davis's Drug Guide? Dose range: 0.02 to 0.1 mg/kg/dose. Dichlorphenamide: (Moderate) Use dichlorphenamide and lorazepam together with caution. 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. Avoid prescribing opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. 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. Methscopolamine: (Moderate) CNS depression can be increased when methscopolamine is combined with other CNS depressants such as any anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics. LORazepam. 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. Other drugs that may also cause drowsiness, such as benzodiazepines, should be used with caution. 2. In debilitated patients give 1 to 2 mg/day PO in 2 to 3 divided doses initially. Use caution with this combination. The required dosage is highly variable and should be titrated to desired degree of sedation. If tapentadol is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, a reduced initial dosage of tapentadol is recommended. Avoid opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. Co-ingestion may disrupt the extended-release formulation resulting in increased lorazepam exposure and increasing the risk for lorazepam overdose. ER -, Your free 1 year of online access expired. Avoid opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. There is a possibility of interaction with valerian at normal prescription dosages of anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics (including barbiturates and benzodiazepines). Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Coadministration of lorazepam with probenecid may cause a more rapid onset or prolonged effect of lorazepam due to increased half-life and decreased total clearance. The CNS depressant effects of topiramate can be potentiated pharmacodynamically by concurrent use of CNS depressant agents such as the benzodiazepines. (Major) Avoid concomitant use of medications formulated with alcohol and extended-release lorazepam capsules. Once adequate response is achieved, resume treatment with the ER capsules. Mirtazapine: (Moderate) Monitor for unusual drowsiness and sedation during coadministration of benzodiazepines and mirtazapine due to the risk for additive CNS depression. Dexbrompheniramine: (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 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. 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. Promethazine; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. Chlophedianol; Dexchlorpheniramine; Pseudoephedrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. 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. 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg/dose (Max: 4 mg/dose) IV or IM as a single dose; may repeat dose once in 5 to 15 minutes. 0000004103 00000 n Additive drowsiness and/or dizziness is possible. Lorazepam is not recommended for use in patients with primary depressive disorder, as preexisting depression may emerge or worsen during the use of benzodiazepines. As with all benzodiazepines, the use of lorazepam may worsen hepatic encephalopathy; therefore, lorazepam should be used with caution in patients with severe hepatic insufficiency and/or encephalopathy. Alcohol consumption may result in additive CNS depression. 0000006670 00000 n 0.05 to 0.1 mg/kg/dose (Max: 2 mg/dose) IV every 6 hours as needed. Administer the morning after the day of discontinuation of a lorazepam immediate-release (IR) product. WebI have been taking .5 lorazepam for over two and a half years. If concurrent use is necessary, monitor for excessive sedation and somnolence. Guanabenz: (Moderate) Guanabenz is associated with sedative effects. Excessive propylene glycol can cause lactic acidosis, hyperosmolality, tachypnea, tachycardia, diaphoresis, and central nervous system toxicity (e.g., seizures, intraventricular hemorrhage). Monitor for excessive sedation, dizziness, and a potential for loss of consciousness during brexanolone use. The CNS depressant effects of topiramate can be potentiated pharmacodynamically by concurrent use of CNS depressant agents such as the benzodiazepines. 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. 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 severity of this interaction may be increased when additional CNS depressants are given. Use caution with this combination. Hydrocodone: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Remimazolam: (Major) The sedative effect of remimazolam can be accentuated by lorazepam. Continuous IV InfusionNOTE: Lorazepam is not FDA-approved for administration by continuous IV infusion.Use of glass or polyolefin containers is recommended; polypropylene syringes have also been used. The federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) regulates the use of sedative/hypnotics in long-term care facility (LTCF) residents. 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. Colesevelam: (Moderate) Colesevelam may decrease the absorption of anticonvulsants. If a mixed opiate agonist/antagonist is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, use a lower initial dose of the mixed opiate agonist/antagonist and titrate to clinical response. Chlorthalidone; Clonidine: (Moderate) Clonidine has CNS depressive effects and can potentiate the actions of other CNS depressants including benzodiazepines. Lorazepam is excreted into human breast milk in low concentrations. (Moderate) Drowsiness has been reported during administration of carbetapentane. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Morphine; Naltrexone: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Etomidate: (Moderate) Concomitant administration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Limit the use of mixed opiate agonists/antagonists with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Use caution with this combination. Triprolidine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Acetaminophen; Caffeine: (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. Dosage adjustments may be required during and after therapy with mefloquine. Risperidone: (Moderate) Due to the primary CNS effects of risperidone, caution should be used when risperidone is given in combination with other centrally acting medications including anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Dose range: 0.025 to 0.1 mg/kg/dose. May continue lorazepam for 24 to 48 hours if initially effective and needed. PO (Adults): Hypertension 10 mg 4 times daily initially. 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. If oxycodone is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, reduce dosages and titrate to clinical response. Compounded Oral Suspension (1 mg/mL)Place 180 lorazepam 2 mg tablets in a 12-ounce amber glass bottle. Use caution with this combination. Sufentanil: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Age alone does not have a clinically significant effect on lorazepam pharmacokinetics, but the presence of hepatic or renal impairment should be considered. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Rasagiline: (Moderate) The CNS-depressant effects of MAOIs can be potentiated with concomitant administration of other drugs known to cause CNS depression including buprenorphine, butorphanol, dronabinol, THC, nabilone, nalbuphine, and anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics. 2 mg IV every 30 to 60 minutes as needed. In one study of elderly volunteers, half of the patients received DHEA 200 mg/day PO for 2 weeks, followed by a single dose of triazolam 0.25 mg. Triazolam clearance was reduced by close to 30% in the DHEA-pretreated patients vs. the control group; however, the effect of DHEA on CYP3A4 metabolism appeared to vary widely among subjects. Store refrigerated at 36 to 46 degrees F. Discard opened bottle after 90 days. In a clinical trial, there was clear evidence for a transitory pharmacodynamic interaction between melatonin and another hypnotic agent one hour following co-dosing. Reserve concomitant use of these drugs for patients in whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. AU - Quiring,Courtney, )1Xwn_7/?}yTuS@;-B/ -6mG]uD?,wr@fBE+htd+h>fpu(_8:UA'kz,Eb3;Y^l?1x%`rnJ hul aLHgxrJ)=bv-7:YC+eQPTRQVbG=d.x}V^>H6.#}%ZCkjzF`B *mdwy8bSM z:_Y /*,{tFVP17-_]pJbQ{Q;D62yz6KVS4}Y[8A0$\]UtJ5 S"msVO+\gRM{5ggRB> 4%3uq-sr ^bi(Q"PnIi.cqCst}>U0g/R4|QLz6;=yi]bS1?C|xUrr>Hk=ho}2^?UN T Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium Oxybates: (Contraindicated) Sodium oxybate should not be used in combination with CNS depressant anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics or other sedative CNS depressant drugs. Lorazepam 0.2 mg/mL dilution: Add 1 mL of lorazepam (2 mg/mL) to 9 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection or NS (benzyl alcohol content = 2 mg/mL if using a lorazepam product containing 2% benzyl alcohol). 0000002374 00000 n LORazepam [Internet]. COMT inhibitors have also been associated with sudden sleep onset during activities of daily living such as driving, which has resulted in accidents in some cases. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Do not administer lorazepam injection by intra-arterial injection since arteriospasm can occur which may cause tissue damage and/or gangrene.Visually inspect parenteral products for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. Nabilone: (Major) Nabilone should not be taken with benzodiazepines or other sedative/hypnotic agents because these substances can potentiate the central nervous system effects of nabilone. 0000000856 00000 n Mix the contents thoroughly by gently inverting the syringe/vial repeatedly until a homogenous solution is obtained; do not shake vigorously.For neonatal doses: It may be necessary to make a less concentrated dilution to accurately measure the prescribed dose; some experts recommend dilution to limit the amount of benzyl alcohol administered (some products contain benzyl alcohol 20 mg/mL).The following dilutions may be prepared using the 2 mg/mL concentration of lorazepam ONLY (do not use lorazepam 4 mg/mL to prepare; precipitation may occur) :Lorazepam 0.2 mg/mL dilution: Add 1 mL of lorazepam (2 mg/mL) to 9 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection or NS (benzyl alcohol content = 2 mg/mL if using a lorazepam product containing 2% benzyl alcohol).Lorazepam 0.5 mg/mL dilution: Add 1 mL of lorazepam (2 mg/mL) to 3 mL of 5% Dextrose Injection or NS (benzyl alcohol content = 5 mg/mL if using a lorazepam product containing 2% benzyl alcohol).After dilution, inject directly into a vein or into the tubing of a freely-flowing compatible IV infusion. Avoid prescribing opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. DP - Unbound Medicine Limited data available; 0.025 to 0.05 mg/kg/dose PO every 6 hours as needed for management of anticipatory nausea/vomiting. Extended-release Oral Capsules (e.g., Loreev XR)Administer in the morning with or without food.Do not crush or chew. Consider alternatives to benzodiazepines for conditions such as anxiety or insomnia in patients receiving buprenorphine maintenance treatment. Pentobarbital: (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. Studies in healthy volunteers show that in single high doses, lorazepam has a tranquilizing action on the central nervous system with usually no appreciable effect on the respiratory or cardiovascular systems. Caution should be exercised when using these agents concurrently. Vilazodone: (Moderate) Due to the CNS effects of vilazodone, caution should be used when vilazodone is given in combination with other centrally acting medications such as the 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. Avoid prescribing opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. Primidone: (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Doxylamine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Specific criteria for anxiolytics must be met, including 1) limiting use to indications specified in the OBRA guidelines (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, significant anxiety to a situational trigger, alcohol withdrawal) which meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) criteria for the indication; 2) evidence exists that other possible reasons for the individual's distress have been considered; and 3) use results in maintenance or improvement in mental, physical, and psychosocial well-being as reflected on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) or other assessment tool. A1 - Sanoski,Cynthia A, Chlorpheniramine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Enter your username below and we'll send you an email explaining how to change your password. The Beers Criteria are not meant to apply to patients at the end of life or receiving palliative care, when risk-benefit considerations of drug therapy can be different. 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. Ramelteon use with hypnotics of any kind is considered duplicative therapy and these drugs are generally not co-administered. Anticonvulsants, BenzodiazepinesAnxiolytics, BenzodiazepinesBenzodiazepine Sedative/Hypnotics. 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. Maprotiline may lower the seizure threshold, so when benzodiazepines are used for anticonvulsant effects the patient should be monitored for desired clinical outcomes. The use of sedating medications for individuals with diagnosed sleep apnea requires careful assessment, documented clinical rationale, and close monitoring. Max initial rate: 2 mg/hour. 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. 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) The therapeutic effect of phenylephrine may be decreased in patients receiving benzodiazepines. @`qhGH[ 4XI3`` ) `uo$!%XvJ8K*21``HbdztiFO#11fe8i'":R u (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. WebATIVAN Lorazepam Tablets, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, Oral Tablets, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, Sublingual Anxiolytic-Sedative Pfizer Canada ULC 17,300 Trans Canada Highway ID - 51455 Specifically, sodium oxybate use is contraindicated in patients being treated with sedative hypnotic drugs. 0000000616 00000 n (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and paritaprevir is necessary. 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. Concurrent use may result in additive CNS depression. Acetaminophen; Codeine: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Use caution with this combination. 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