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Re: Why is Ativan preferred more at hospitals?

Posted by sukarno on March 19, 2007, at 14:35:57

In reply to Re: Why is Ativan preferred more at hospitals? » djmmm, posted by Phillipa on March 16, 2007, at 12:19:48

It's much longer-acting than Valium when given by IV. Effects can last for hours, whereas with Valium IV, effects only last for minutes, maybe an hour. It's ideal for treating status epilepticus in an ER setting. Lorazepam is also safer in IV use as diazepam (Valium) has a risk of causing thrombosis if it is not prepared correctly.

Taken orally though, diazepam is longer-acting.


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