lorazepam

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The most commonly used medications are benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam or diazepam, followed by phenytoin or fos-phenytoin.

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  1. noun A whitish powder, C15H10Cl2N2O2, that acts as a sedative and antianxiety agent and is used therapeutically to control seizures.

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  • Volunteers were given either 5mg of the antipsychotic droperidol, 1mg of lorazepam, a type of tranquillizer, or a placebo.
  • The most commonly used medications are benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam or diazepam, followed by phenytoin or fos-phenytoin. —  Recently Uploaded Slideshows
  • Smith's autopsy concluded she died of "acute combined drug intoxication," and the drugs involved were chloral hydrate combined with Benadryl, clonazepam, diazepam and lorazepam. —  Boston Weather, Breaking News and Sports from WBZ-TV
  • Purchase Generic Ambien lorazepam depresses hiccups buy ativan from discount store —  Residual Forces
  • A summary of the coroner's report said the anesthetic propofol and the sedative lorazepam were the primary drugs responsible for the singer's death. —  WIBW - HomePage - Headlines
 

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