Lorazepam (trademarked as Ativan or Orfidal) is a high-potency intermediate-duration 3-hydroxy benzodiazepine drug often used to treat anxiety disorders. Lorazepam has all six intrinsic benzodiazepine effects: anxiolysis anterograde amnesia sedation/hypnosis anticonvulsion antiemesis and muscle relaxation.
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