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1 has a sedative effect
2 is used to alleviate anxiety
3 may cause ataxia in AB
A 1, 2, 3
B 1, 2 only
C 2, 3 only
D 1 only
E 3 onlyvv
What do you know about Lorazepam?
1 has a sedative effect
2 is used to alleviate anxiety
3 may cause ataxia in AB
A 1, 2, 3
B 1, 2 only
C 2, 3 only
D 1 only
E 3 onlyvv
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Lorazepam is a short-acting benzodiazepine that has anti-anxiety and hypnotic
properties. Use of benzodiazepines in older people is associated with alter-
ations in the pharmacokinetic parameters of the drug that lead to clinical
consequences such as drowsiness, confusion and ataxia (a condition charac-
terised by an inability to coordinate movement). The probability of occurrence
of these side-effects is higher with drugs that have a long halflife. The use of
lorazepam in AB raises concern as it appears that there is no clear rationale
for its use. More data is required as to reasons for its use and duration of
therapy. It may have been started recently when the patient was becoming
agitated because of the insidious deterioration of his wellbeing. Owing to the
onset of benzodiazepine dependence, lorazepam should not be stopped
abruptly if the patient has been taking the drug for a few weeks. Abrupt with-
drawal is associated with the benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome charac-
terised by anxiety, depression, impaired concentration, insomnia, headache
and loss of appetite.
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