Ativan (Noun)
Meaning
Tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Ativan to help her patient relax and fall asleep after a traumatic event.
- Ativan was administered to the anxious patient to calm her down before the surgery.
- The nurse gave the patient a dose of Ativan to help him relax and reduce his anxiety.
- The medication commonly known as Ativan was found to be effective in treating insomnia and restlessness.
- After taking Ativan, the patient's anxiety and tension began to dissipate, allowing her to relax and fall asleep.