noun
- a benzodiazepine drug used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures, and to relieve muscle tension
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical term; often prescribed under the brand name Ativan; controlled substance
Examples
- The doctor prescribed lorazepam to help manage the patient's anxiety disorder.
- Lorazepam is commonly used in hospitals to sedate patients before surgery.
- She was advised not to drive after taking lorazepam due to its sedative effects.
- Lorazepam can be habit-forming if used for extended periods.
- The medication lorazepam works by slowing activity in the brain and nervous system.