Consider the developmental and health benefits of breast-feeding along with the clinical need for lorazepam and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from lorazepam or the underlying condition. 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. 12 years: Up to 10 mg/day PO for anxiety disorders; 4 mg/day PO for insomnia. (Moderate) Additive CNS and/or respiratory depression may occur with concurrent use. 2y.-;!KZ ^i"L0- @8(r;q7Ly&Qq4j|9 AU - Quiring,Courtney, If administered to patients who have received a benzodiazepine chronically, abrupt interruption of benzodiazepine agonism by flumazenil can induce benzodiazepine withdrawal including seizures. Use an initial morphine; naltrexone dose of 20 mg/0.8 mg PO every 24 hours. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. F.A. In status epilepticus, ventilatory support and other life-saving measures should be readily available. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Theophylline, Aminophylline: (Minor) Aminophylline or Theophylline have been reported to counteract the pharmacodynamic effects of diazepam and possibly other benzodiazepines. If the extended-release tapentadol tablets are used concurrently with a benzodiazepine, use an initial tapentadol dose of 50 mg PO every 12 hours. 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. 0000062954 00000 n Additive CNS depression may occur. Trimethobenzamide: (Moderate) The concurrent use of trimethobenzamide with other medications that cause CNS depression, like the benzodiazepines, may potentiate the effects of either trimethobenzamide or the benzodiazepine. Prescribers should re-assess patients for drowsiness or sleepiness regularly throughout treatment, especially since events may occur well after the start of treatment. Limit the use of mixed opiate agonists/antagonists with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Dasabuvir; Ombitasvir; Paritaprevir; Ritonavir: (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and dasabuvir is necessary. In residents meeting the criteria for treatment, the dose of lorazepam should not exceed 1 mg/day PO, except when documentation is provided showing that higher doses are necessary to maintain or improve the resident's functional status. Consider the benefits of appropriate anesthesia in pregnant women against the potential risks, especially for procedures that may last more than 3 hours or if multiple procedures are required prior to delivery. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. If oxymorphone is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, use an initial dose of oxymorphone at 1/3 to 1/2 the usual dosage and titrate to clinical response. Hydrocodone; Ibuprofen: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. The use of benzodiazepines exposes users to risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death. Carbinoxamine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. May start 12 to 24 hours prior to chemotherapy. Probenecid: (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. 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. Clinicians should be aware that the use of flumazenil may increase the risk of seizures, particularly in long-term users of benzodiazepines. Diphenhydramine; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Concurrent use may increase the severity of metabolic acidosis. Abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of benzodiazepines after continued use may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, which can be life-threatening. WebView topics in the Pharmacological Index benzodiazepines section of Daviss Drug Guide. No quantitative recommendations are available. 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. Avoid prescribing opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. Titrate the dose of remimazolam to the desired clinical response and continuously monitor sedated patients for hypotension, airway obstruction, hypoventilation, apnea, and oxygen desaturation. If hydromorphone is initiated in a patient taking a benzodiazepine, reduce the initial dosage of hydromorphone and titrate to clinical response; for hydromorphone extended-release tablets, use 1/3 to 1/2 of the estimated hydromorphone starting dose. Use caution with this combination. (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. Safety and efficacy of extended-release capsules and parenteral lorazepam have not been established. It is approximately 85% protein-bound. Vallerand, A. H., Sanoski, C. A., & Quiring, C. (2023). Infuse over 15 to 20 minutes. Because lorazepam can cause drowsiness and a decreased level of consciousness, there is a higher risk of falls, particularly in the older adult, with the potential for subsequent severe injuries. Davis AT Collection is a subscription After the initial dose, a second dose of 0.05 mg/kg (up to 2 mg) is expected to maintain a typical desired concentration for seizure suppression (more than 50 ng/mL) for approximately 12 hours. Acetaminophen; Diphenhydramine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. 0000002339 00000 n (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. 0000005452 00000 n In addition, sleep-related behaviors, such as sleep-driving, are more likely to occur during concurrent use of zolpidem and other CNS depressants than with zolpidem alone. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Prasterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA (FDA-approved): (Major) Prasterone, dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA may inhibit the metabolism of benzodiazepines (e.g., alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam) which undergo CYP3A4-mediated metabolism. Pseudoephedrine; Triprolidine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Use caution with this combination. 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. Max: 10 mg/day PO. 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. Azelastine: (Moderate) Monitor for excessive sedation and somnolence during coadministration of azelastine and benzodiazepines. Butorphanol: (Major) Concomitant use of mixed opiate agonists/antagonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. 4 mg IV every 15 to 20 minutes for 2 doses, then 8 mg IV every 15 to 20 minutes for 2 doses, then 16 mg IV every 15 to 20 minutes for 3 doses as needed. Safety and efficacy of extended-release capsules and parenteral lorazepam have not been established. ASHP Recommended Standard Concentrations for Adult Continuous Infusions: 1 mg/mL. Although oral formulations of olanzapine and benzodiazepines may be used together, additive effects on respiratory depression and/or CNS depression are possible. 0000001412 00000 n Subjective central nervous system effects occur within 1 to 2 hours; peak plasma concentrations occur 2 hours following administration. Exceptions to the OBRA provisions include: single dose sedative use for a dental or medical procedure or short-term sedative use during initiation of treatment for depression, pain, or other comorbid condition until symptoms improve or the underlying causative factor can be identified and/or effectively treated. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Use caution with this combination. Note: Your username may be different from the email address used to register your account. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. 81 28 Aspirin, ASA; 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. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of excessive CNS depression and respiratory depression. Avoid prescribing opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. Davis AT Collection. Specific maximum dosage information not available; the dose required is dependent on route of administration, indication, and clinical response. If metabolic acidosis occurs or persists, consider reducing the dose or discontinuing dichlorphenamide therapy. wG xR^[ochg`>b$*~ :Eb~,m,-,Y*6X[F=3Y~d tizf6~`{v.Ng#{}}jc1X6fm;'_9 r:8q:O:8uJqnv=MmR 4 (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. ER -, Your free 1 year of online access expired. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking a mixed opiate agonist/antagonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. 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. Remimazolam: (Major) The sedative effect of remimazolam can be accentuated by lorazepam. Pramipexole: (Major) Concomitant administration of benzodiazepines with CNS-depressant drugs, including pramipexole, can potentiate the CNS effects. Abrupt awakening can cause dysphoria, agitation, and possibly increased adverse effects. Limit the use of mixed opiate agonists/antagonists with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Skilled care residents: The federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) regulates the use of anxiolytics in long-term care facility (LTCF) residents. Use lorazepam with caution in patients with a history of alcoholism or substance abuse due to the potential for psychological dependence. HyTSwoc [5laQIBHADED2mtFOE.c}088GNg9w '0 Jb Therefore, caution is advisable when combining anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics or other psychoactive medications with these medications. All sleep medications should be used in accordance with approved product labeling. Caution should be used when iloperidone is given in combination with other centrally-acting medications including anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics. If an increase is needed, discontinue the ER capsules and increase the dosage using lorazepam IR. Alternatively, 0.025 to 0.05 mg/kg/dose IV every 6 hours as needed for management of anticipatory or breakthrough nausea/vomiting. Ethanol intoxication may increase the risk of serious CNS or respiratory depressant effects. Doxylamine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Use caution with this combination. Concurrent use may result in additive CNS depression. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. In debilitated adults give 1 to 2 mg/day PO in 2 to 3 divided doses initially. Guanabenz: (Moderate) Guanabenz is associated with sedative effects. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) PDR, LLC. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. 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. Use caution with this combination. Benzodiazepine doses may need to be reduced up to 75% during coadministration with remifentanil. In addition, hypercarbia and hypoxia can occur after lorazepam administration. Hydrocodone: (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. Patients with a history of a seizure disorder should not be withdrawn abruptly from benzodiazepines due to the risk of precipitating seizures; status epilepticus has also been reported. Etomidate: (Moderate) Concomitant administration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Carbinoxamine; Dextromethorphan; Pseudoephedrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Barbiturates: (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. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Consider alternatives to benzodiazepines for conditions such as anxiety or insomnia during methadone maintenance treatment. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Avoid lorazepam extended-release capsules and utilize lorazepam immediate-release dosage forms that can be easily titrated. Use caution with this combination. (Major) Avoid concomitant use of medications formulated with alcohol and extended-release lorazepam capsules. 2 to 4 mg PO at bedtime as needed. 0000063370 00000 n V)gB0iW8#8w8_QQj@&A)/g>'K t;\ $FZUn(4T%)0C&Zi8bxEB;PAom?W= Amoxapine: (Moderate) Amoxapine may enhance the response to the effects of benzodiazepines and other CNS depressants. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. In addition, patients should not attempt driving or operating machinery until 24 to 48 hours after surgery or until the CNS depressant effects have subsided, whichever is longer. 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. 0000002374 00000 n Chlorpheniramine; Dihydrocodeine; Phenylephrine: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. 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. 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. Lorazepam injection is contraindicated in premature neonates. Cariprazine: (Moderate) Due to the CNS effects of cariprazine, caution should be used when cariprazine is given in combination with other centrally-acting medications including benzodiazepines and other anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics. To minimize potential for interactions, consider administering oral anticonvulsants at least 1 hour before or at least 4 hours after colesevelam. Dimenhydrinate: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. 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. DISCONTINUATION: To discontinue, gradually taper the dose. Carbinoxamine; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Patients reporting unusual sleep-related behaviors should likely discontinue melatonin use. In: * Article titles in AMA citation format should be in sentence-case, You can cancel anytime within the 30-day trial, or continue using Davis's Drug Guide to begin a 1-year subscription ($39.95). Use caution with this combination. Codeine; Guaifenesin: (Major) Concomitant use of opiate agonists with benzodiazepines may cause respiratory depression, hypotension, profound sedation, and death. COMT inhibitors have also been associated with sudden sleep onset during activities of daily living such as driving, which has resulted in accidents in some cases. Acetaminophen; Chlorpheniramine; Dextromethorphan; Pseudoephedrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. If a benzodiazepine is prescribed for an indication other than epilepsy in a patient taking a mixed opiate agonist/antagonist, use a lower initial dose of the benzodiazepine and titrate to clinical response. Max: 10 mg/day PO. Brimonidine: (Moderate) Based on the sedative effects of brimonidine in individual patients, brimonidine administration has potential to enhance the CNS depressants effects of the anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics including benzodiazepines. Brompheniramine; Dextromethorphan; Guaifenesin: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. 30 0 obj <> endobj I have trouble sleeping every time I lower the dose. PB - F.A. Quetiapine: (Moderate) Monitor for excessive sedation and somnolence during coadministration of alprazolam and quetiapine. Lorazepam is an UGT substrate and glecaprevir is an UGT inhibitor. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Chlorthalidone; Clonidine: (Moderate) Clonidine has CNS depressive effects and can potentiate the actions of other CNS depressants including benzodiazepines. yX XIG@Ey20420x@ :~$B Skeletal Muscle Relaxants: (Moderate) Concomitant use of skeletal muscle relaxants with benzodiazepines can result in additive CNS depression. Clemastine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Daridorexant: (Major) Monitor for excessive sedation and somnolence during use of daridorexant with benzodiazepines. Limit the use of opiate pain medications with benzodiazepines to only patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Ergotamine; 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. 0.044 mg/kg IV (Max: 2 mg) 15 to 20 minutes prior to surgery or the procedure. LORazepam [Internet]. Use caution with this combination. Lorazepam 1 mg extended-release capsules are contraindicated in patients with tartrazine dye hypersensitivity. AU - Vallerand,April Hazard, 0000004027 00000 n DP - Unbound Medicine 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. Additional seizure maintenance medication should be ordered if required. Initially, 2 to 3 mg/day PO given in 2 to 3 divided doses. No specific dosage adjustments are recommended for renal impairment or renal failure. Patients should be monitored more closely for hypotension if nitroglycerin is used concurrently with benzodiazepines. If the patient is hyperdynamic and agitated after lorazepam 40 mg within 3 hours, consider phenobarbital or propofol. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. Lorazepam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with anxiety. Reserve concomitant use of these drugs for patients in whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Glecaprevir; Pibrentasvir: (Moderate) Monitor for an increase in lorazepam-related adverse reactions and consider reducing the dose of lorazepam if concomitant use of lorazepam and glecaprevir is necessary. Educate patients about the risks and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. Monitor patients for decreased pressor effect if these agents are administered concomitantly. Clonidine: (Moderate) Clonidine has CNS depressive effects and can potentiate the actions of other CNS depressants including benzodiazepines. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. Reduce injectable buprenorphine dose by 1/2, and for the buprenorphine transdermal patch, start therapy with the 5 mcg/hour patch. When used as an anticonvulsant, cessation of seizure activity may occur within 5 minutes. A1 - Sanoski,Cynthia A, Food: (Major) Advise patients to avoid cannabis use while taking CNS depressants due to the risk for additive CNS depression and potential for other cognitive adverse reactions. Reported elimination half-lives are 12 hours, 14 +/- 5 hours, and 20.2 +/- 7.2 hours for immediate-release oral formulations, the parenteral formulation, and the extended-release capsules, respectively. Acetaminophen; Chlorpheniramine; Dextromethorphan; Phenylephrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. :T. Thiothixene: (Moderate) Thiothixene can potentiate the CNS-depressant action of other drugs such as benzodiazepines. If concurrent use is necessary, use the lowest effective doses and minimum treatment durations needed to achieve the desired clinical effect. A potential risk of abuse should not preclude appropriate treatment in any patient, but requires more intensive counseling and monitoring. 20002023 Unbound Medicine, Inc. All rights reserved, Take your students on a guided journey to develop clinical judgment, TY - ELEC Drugs that can cause CNS depression, if used concomitantly with vigabatrin, may increase both the frequency and the intensity of adverse effects such as drowsiness, sedation, and dizziness. Recent case-control and cohort studies of benzodiazepine use during pregnancy have not confirmed increased risks of congenital malformations previously reported with early studies of benzodiazepines, including diazepam and chlordiazepoxide. Due to CNS depressive effects, patients should be cautioned against driving or operating machinery until they know how lorazepam may affect them. 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. Chlorpheniramine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Specific maximum dosage information not available; the dose required is dependent on route of administration, indication, and clinical response. Once adequate response is achieved, resume treatment with the ER capsules. Doxylamine; Pyridoxine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Vallerand, A. H., Sanoski, C. A., & Quiring, C. (2023). 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. Carbinoxamine; Pseudoephedrine: (Moderate) Coadministration can potentiate the CNS effects (e.g., increased sedation or respiratory depression) of either agent. Avoid opiate cough medications in patients taking benzodiazepines. Use caution with this combination. 0000000920 00000 n Vallerand AHA, Sanoski CAC, Quiring CC. DISCONTINUATION: To discontinue, gradually taper the dose. Immediate-release tablets and solution: Lorazepam is readily absorbed following an oral dose, with an absolute bioavailability of 90% reported following administration of immediate-release tablets. Lasmiditan: (Moderate) Monitor for excessive sedation and somnolence during coadministration of lasmiditan and benzodiazepines. Because binding at the receptor is competitive and flumazenil has a much shorter duration of action than do most benzodiazepines, it is possible for the effects of flumazenil to dissipate sooner than the effects of the benzodiazepine. Nitroglycerin: (Minor) Nitroglycerin can cause hypotension. 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. Im currently on a Clobazam: (Major) Use clobazam with other benzodiazepines with caution due to the risk for additive CNS depression. 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