lorazepam

Psychotropic Drugs: Types, Effects, Indications, Dosage

Products Psychotropic drugs are commercially available, for example, in the form of tablets, melting tablets, dragées, capsules, drops, solutions and as injectables. The first psychotropic drugs were developed in the 1950s. Structure and properties Psychotropic drugs vary chemically, but groups with a common structure can be identified, for example, the benzodiazepines, the phenothiazines, and the … Psychotropic Drugs: Types, Effects, Indications, Dosage

Medication Overuse

Definition Medication overuse involves using self-purchased or physician-prescribed medications for too long, too much, or too frequently. The duration of therapy prescribed by a healthcare professional or by the professional and patient information is exceeded, the maximum single or daily dose is too high because of a dose increase, or the dosing interval is too … Medication Overuse

Products Lorazepam is commercially available as tablets, meltable tablets, and a solution for injection. In addition to the original Temesta, generics and a combination product with the sedative antihistamine diphenhydramine are also available (Somnium). Lorazepam has been approved in many countries since 1973. Structure and properties Lorazepam (C15H10Cl2N2O2, Mr = 321.2 g/mol) is a white … Lorazepam

Lormetazepam

Products Lormetazepam is commercially available in tablet form (Loramet). Both drugs have been approved in many countries since 1981. Noctamide is no longer marketed. Structure and properties Lormetazepam (C16H12Cl2N2O2, Mr = 335.18 g/mol) is an -methylated lorazepam (Temesta). It belongs to the 5-aryl-1,4-benzodiazepines. Effects Lormetazepam (ATC N05CD06) has antianxiety, sedative, sleep-inducing, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant … Lormetazepam

Lorazepam: Effects, Uses & Risks

Lorazepam is a substance in the benzodiazepine group. It is used as an anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant. Furthermore, lorazepam is misused in the drug scene. It is subject to narcotics laws when the amount of active ingredient exceeds 2.5 mg per unit. What is lorazepam? Lorazepam is a drug present as a … Lorazepam: Effects, Uses & Risks

Pyrimethamine

Products Pyrimethamine is commercially available in tablet form (Daraprim). The combination Fansidar (+ sulfadoxine) is off the market (malaria). Structure and properties Pyrimethamine (C12H13ClN4, Mr = 248.7 g/mol) is a diaminopyrimidine. It exists as a white crystalline powder or as colorless crystals and is practically insoluble in water. Effects Pyrimethamine (ATC P01BD01) has antiparasitic properties. … Pyrimethamine

Delorazepam

Products No medicines containing delorazepam are registered in many countries. In Italy, products available include EN drops and tablets and generics. Structure and properties Delorazepam (C15H10Cl2N2O, Mr = 305.2 g/mol) is a chlorinated and demethylated diazepam (Valium) related to lorazepam (Temesta). Effects Delorazepam (ATC N05BA) has antianxiety, sedative, anticonvulsant, and sleep-inducing properties. It crosses the … Delorazepam