Lorazepam (AFT) TM
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Active ingredients: lorazepam
Pack: Lorazepam (AFT) 4 mg/mL injection, 10 x 1 mL ampoules
Brand name
(ARTG)
: LORAZEPAM-AFT lorazepam 4 mg/1 mL solution for injection ampouleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Pre-operative medication, Premedication for prolonged investigations, The treatment of acute anxiety states, acute agitation, The control of status epilepticus in adults, adolescents and children. (See Section 4.2 Dose and Method of Administration)
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intramuscular
- Clear, colourless solution
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 12 Months.
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient lorazepam
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
