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ATIVAN GENERIC:



Ativan is a prescription drug and antianxiety agent. Ativan is a nearly white powder almost insoluble in water. Ativan is a market name of Lorazepam which belongs to a class of drugs called Benzodiazepines.
Benzodiazepine family is known for its calming effect and especially used for the treatment of Anxiety.


You may buy Ativan online also for these below-given uses;

Active seizures
Trouble sleeping
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Might also be used during surgery to interfere with memory formation
To sedate those who mechanically ventilated, etc.

The generic version of this medication was initially patented in the year 1963 and went on sale in the United States in the year 1977.

Ativan is one of the best drugs for medical use according to the world health organization’s list of Essential medicines.

Ativan also contains some inactive ingredients which are;

Lactose monohydrate
Magnesium stearate
Polacrillin potassium
Microcrystalline cellulose.

Dosage and Administration

This medication is administered orally. For optimal results, the duration of therapy, dose, and frequency of administration should be based on an individual’s condition and drug response. Ativan is available with less potential to initiate treatment with minimum drug strengths.


Ativan is available in tablet form with the following strengths;

Ativan 0.5 mg

Shield shaped five-sided, white tablet with raised “A” on one side and “BPI” and “63” impressed on another side.

Ativan 1 mg



Shield shaped five-sided, white tablet with raised “A” on one side and “BPI” and “64” impressed on another side.
Ativan 2 mg


Rectangular pentagon-shaped, five-sided, white tablet with raised “A” on one side and “BPI” and “64” impressed on another side.

Dosage for treatment of,
Anxiety disorder

  • Initial dosage: 2 to 3 mg for 8 to 12 hours as needed
  • Maintenance dosage: 2 to 6 mg per day for 8 to 12 hours as needed
  • Maximum dosage: 10 mg per day.


Side effects do not occur usually but may in few adverse conditions :

You should take urgent medical help if you have any of the below-given symptoms while using Ativan.

  • Relaxed and calm
  • Drowsiness
  • Sleepiness
  • confusion about identity, place, and time
  • convulsions
  • cough or hoarseness


This list contains all more possible and frequent side effects of Ativan but still, it is not a complete list of side effects causes by Ativan. You should take medical help if you sense any of the above-given effects or any other abnormal change while using Ativan.

Precautions of Before taking Ativan :

You should take some necessary precautions during the treatment. These precautions will ensure the safe use of drugs and will help you to get maximum advantage of medication.

You should take medical consultation before using Ativan if you have;

  • A history of an allergic reaction
  • Narrow-angle glaucoma
  • kidney or liver diseases

  • breathing disorder or asthma
  • history of depression
  • using a narcotic,
  • during the nursing and pregnancy period. etc.


You should take this medication (Ativan) exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the shortest period.
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