Страна: Нова Зеландія
мова: англійська
Джерело: Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)
Lorazepam 1mg;
Pharmacy Retailing (NZ) Ltd t/a Healthcare Logistics
Lorazepam 1 mg
1 mg
Tablet
Active: Lorazepam 1mg Excipient: Lactose monohydrate Magnesium stearate Microcrystalline cellulose Polacrilin potassium
Bottle, glass, Amber, 250 tablets
Class C5 Controlled Drug
Class C5 Controlled Drug
Evonik Technochemie GmbH
ATIVAN (lorazepam) is useful in the therapy of most disorders in which anxiety is a major component. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. Treatment of moderate to severe anxiety.
Package - Contents - Shelf Life: Bottle, glass, Amber with CRC - 50 tablets - 20 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C protect from light - Bottle, glass, Amber - 250 tablets - 20 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 25°C protect from light
1974-02-13
ATIVAN ® - Consumer Medicine Information Page 1 of 4 ATIVAN _lorazepam tablets _ CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION (CMI) WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about ATIVAN. It does not contain all of the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking ATIVAN against the benefits this medicine is expected to have for you. ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT TAKING THIS MEDICINE. KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THE MEDICINE. You may need to read it again. WHAT ATIVAN IS USED FOR _ _ ATIVAN contains lorazepam as the active ingredient which belongs to a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. They are thought to work by their action on brain chemicals. ATIVAN is used to relieve anxiety. However anxiety or tension associated with the normal stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with medicines. It is also used before surgery to help relax you. In general, benzodiazepines such as ATIVAN should be taken for short periods only (for example 2-4 weeks). Continuous long term use is not recommended unless advised by your doctor. The use of benzodiazepines may lead to dependence on the medicine. ASK YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHY ATIVAN HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR YOU. Your doctor may have prescribed it for another purpose. This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription. BEFORE YOU TAKE IT _ _ _WHEN YOU MUST NOT TAKE IT_ DO NOT TAKE ATIVAN IF: 1. YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO: • lorazepam or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet • any other medicine from the benzodiazepine group of medicines. 2. YOU HAVE SEVERE AND CHRONIC LUNG DISEASE 3. YOU HAVE SLEEP APNOEA, A CONDITION WHERE YOU HAVE BREATHING PROBLEMS WHEN YOU SLEEP. 4. YOU ARE DEPRESSED WITH OR WITHOUT ANXIETY PROBLEMS. Lorazepam can increase thoughts of death or suicide. DO NOT TAKE ATIVAN IF THE PACKAGING IS TORN OR SHOWS SIGNS OF Прочитайте повний документ
NEW ZEALAND DATA SHEET 1. ATIVAN 0.5 MG, 1.0 MG AND 2.5 MG Lorazepam tablets 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg and 2.5 mg 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each tablet contains 0.5mg, 1.0mg or 2.5mg of lorazepam For full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM 0.5 mg: pale blue tablet, 4.8 mm round, flat, bevelled-edge, with '0.5' impressed on one side. 1 mg: flat, white to off white, round tablet with bevelled edges, bisected on one side and imprinted C11 on the other. 2.5 mg: flat, white to off white, round tablet with bevelled edges, bisected on one side and imprinted C18 on the other . 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS ATIVAN (lorazepam) is useful in the therapy of most disorders in which anxiety is a major component. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. Treatment of moderate to severe anxiety. Treatment of insomnia associated with anxiety. Pre-medication before surgery. 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION ATIVAN is administered orally. For optimal results, dose, frequency of administration and duration of therapy should be individualised according to patient response. A short course of up to three weeks is recommended. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the medication for the individual patient. Dosage should be individualised for maximum beneficial effect. In patients previously treated with anxiolytic agents, higher initial dosages of ATIVAN may be indicated. The average daily dosage for treatment of anxiety is 2-3 mg administered in divided doses, however, this may range between 1 and 10 mg. Dosages higher than 10 mg daily have been successfully employed in hospitalised cases, especially as adjunctive therapy in psychosis and severe depression. For insomnia due to anxiety or transient situational stress, a single daily dose of 1-2 mg may be given, usually at bedtime. For elderly or debilitated patients, an initial dosage of 1 or 2 mg/day in divided doses is recommended, Прочитайте повний документ