Lorazepam (Noun)
Meaning
Tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed lorazepam to help her patient relax and manage his anxiety disorder.
- Lorazepam is often used in emergency rooms to calm down agitated patients.
- The therapist suggested that her client try taking a low dose of lorazepam to see if it would help with her insomnia.
- The anesthesiologist administered a dose of lorazepam to the patient before surgery to reduce her anxiety levels.
- Lorazepam can be an effective medication for treating short-term anxiety, but long-term use can lead to dependence.