Lorazepam bnf maximum dose
[PDF File] Policy for the use of high dose antipsychotic medication
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1.4 The decision to raise the total dose of antipsychotics above the recommended upper limit must be taken by a Consultant Psychiatrist only. 1.5 As stated in the Trust Medicines Policy, nurses administering doses of antipsychotics above BNF maximum doses must check the case notes for the rationale behind this decision and confirmation of dose.
[PDF File] ANTICIPATORY MEDICATION GUIDELINES - City Hospital, …
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dose reduction to 1.25–2.5 mg) Subcutaneous injection To be given as required. Maximum 30 mg in 24 hours – may go higher with specialist advice N.B. if eGFR <30 ml/min/1.73m2 Maximum 30mg in 24 hours Nausea and vomiting Levomepromazine 2.5mg–5 mg Subcutaneous injection Four hourly as required. Maximum dose 25 mg in 24 hours
[PDF File] AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION LORAZEPAM …
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Lorazepam VIATRIS immediate release tablets contain the active ingredient lorazepam. Each Lorazepam VIATRIS 1 mg tablet contains 1 mg of lorazepam. Each Lorazepam VIATRIS 2.5 mg tablet contains 2.5 mg of lorazepam. Lorazepam is a white or almost white crystalline powder. Lorazepam VIATRIS contains lactose, for the full list of …
[PDF File] Treatment of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in Adults
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*Maximum dose reduced in renal impairment: • CrCl 50-79mL/min - max dose 2000mg • CrCl 30-49mL/min – max dose 1500mg • CrCl <30mL/min – max dose 1000mg Sodium Valproate Dose: 40mg/kg Max dose: 3000mg Max rate: 10mg/kg/min Preparation: Dilute required dose in at least 50mL of sodium chloride 0.9% or glucose 5% Known/suspected …
[PDF File] LORAZEPAM 1mg TABLETS (lorazepam) Patient Information …
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The name of your medicine is Lorazepam Tablets. Lorazepam is a member of a group of medicines called benzodiazepines. It can help to relieve anxiety. Lorazepam is prescribed as short-term therapy for anxiety (2 -4 weeks), or sleeping difficulties due to anxiety. It may also be used as a sedative before surgery or operative dental treatment.
[PDF File] Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Management guidelines for …
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standard fixed dose regimen – see appendix K Diazepam Consider 5-10mg PO hourly (MAX 40mg in 24 hours) 10-15mg PO PRN (max 100mg/24 hours) AND standard fixed dose regimen – see appendix L 20mg PO PRN (max 100mg/24 hours) AND standard fixed dose regimen – see appendix M Lorazepam If has signs of encephalopathy please …
[PDF File] Guidelines for the Management of Alcohol Dependence and …
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There is no absolute maximum dose of benzodiazepines: tolerance can vary markedly. 6. Detox involves a delicate balance of risks. It is important to closely monitor the patient to reduce the risks from: a. Overdose with benzodiazepines which can cause respiratory depression and death. b.
[PDF File] Guideline for the prescribing of Glycopyrronium injection …
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DOSE / DURATION. Treatment will usually be initiated by a prescriber with experience in Palliative Care. The usual starting dose is 200microgram to 400microgram, by subcutaneous injection, every 4 hours when required up to three times within 24 hours, up to a maximum of 1200microgram in 24 hours. The decision to replace when required …
[PDF File] Status epilepticus guideline - Walton Centre
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DOSE 3 IV Levetiracetam 60mg/kg, maximum 4500mg (in 100ml sodium chloride 0.9% over 10 minutes) OR IV Phenytoin 20mg/kg, maximum 2g (rate 50mg/min, 25mg/min for elderly or patients with cardiac history, give undiluted) OR IV Valproate 40mg/kg, maximum 3000mg (in 100ml sodium chloride 0.9% over 5 minutes) Caution IV access due to risk of ...
[PDF File] Guidelines for Rapid Tranquilisation of disturbed adult patients
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Lorazepam 2mg IM (1mg in frail/elderly) Wait 30 minutes to assess response. If there is a partial response to IM lorazepam, a further dose should be considered. A maximum dose of 4mg/24 hours should be given. If there is no response, consider IM haloperidol with IM promethazine . Lorazepam ( Ativan ®)
[PDF File] Drug Calculations in Schizophrenia The National Institute for …
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as percentages of the BNF maximum recommended doses of are calculated to identify when high doses are prescribed (Yorston and Pinney, 2000). A high dose is defined when a dose of an antipsychotic or combined doses of antipsychotics exceed 100% BNF maximum recommended. (d) How much mL is required to be administered every …
[PDF File] Guidelines for the Safe Use of Clopixol Acuphase …
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Prescribing guidance. Each dose should be prescribed in the “once only” section of the inpatient prescription chart. Dose range: - 50 mg (1 ml) to 150 mg (3 ml); adjusted to the severity of the patient’s illness. Maximum dose per injection for an older patient is 100 mg (2 ml) accumulated dosage must not exceed 400 mg (or 4 injections) in ...
[PDF File] HIGH DOSE ANTIPSYCHOTIC THERAPY GUIDELINE
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BNF max) Total AP dose = 150% THIS IS A HIGH DOSE COMBINATION Example 2 - Adults Olanzapine 20mg OD Olanza(100% BNF max) + Haloperidol 5mg PO PRN max 15mg in 24 hours (75% BNF max) (50% BNF maximum) Total AP dose = 175% THIS IS A HIGH DOSE COMBINATION Example 3 - Adults pine 10mg OD (50% BNF max) + …
[PDF File] Guidelines for the use of Zuclopenthixol Acetate Draft 5Final
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Maximum dosage per injection should be 100mg. Zuclopenthixol Acetate is not intended for long term use and duration of treatment should not be more than two weeks. For all patients the accumulated dosage must not exceed 400mg in a. 2 week period and the number of injections should not exceed four.
[PDF File] BENZODIAZEPINE PRESCRIBING SUPPORT PACK - NHS Dorset
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1. Transfer to equivalent daily dose of diazepam (see appendix 8) preferably taken at night 2. Reduce diazepam dose every 2–3 weeks; if withdrawal symptoms occur, maintain this dose until symptoms improve 3. Reduce dose further, if necessary in smaller steps; it is better to reduce too slowly rather than too quickly 4.
[PDF File] Benzodiazepines and Z-drugs as Hypnotics and Anxiolytics
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• Drug dose and length of exposure — frequent, long-term, high dose users are more likely to become dependent. • Use of benzodiazepines with high potency and short elimination half-lives (such as lorazepam and loprazolam)— may lead to development of anxiety symptoms between doses, leading to more frequent dosing.
[PDF File] The Royal College of Emergency Medicine Best Practice …
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m dose Repeat dose Maximum dose Initial onset time (min) Peak effect time (min) Propofol (5) Sedation/ Amnesia IV 6months – 2 years 1mg/kg-2mg/kg* 0.5mg/kg every 3- ... ** This is BNF dosing regime, many sources suggest higher dose range of 0.05-0.1mg/kg required *** See RCEM Ketamine Procedural Sedation for Children in EDs (Feb 2020) 9
[PDF File] Standards for Use of ‘As required’ and Rescue Medication
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As per Children’s BNF and Rapid Tranquilisation policy. Unless otherwise stated the age range is considered to be 12 – 18 years inclusive. ... Lorazepam oral . Agitation 500 micrograms - 2 mg Four hours 4 mg (including any given IM) ... Maximum dose per 24 hours Monitoring and side effects . Haloperidol IM . Violence & aggression (rapid ...
[PDF File] Brief guide: Rapid Tranquilisation (by the parenteral route) in …
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2 NICE recommends the use of lorazepam alone if the patient has not taken an antipsychotic previously or if the patient has cardiovascular disease, including a prolonged QT interval, or no ECG ... minutes if BNF maximum dose has beenexceeded or patient appears to be asleep or sedated, has taken illicit drugs or alcohol, has a physical health ...
[PDF File] APO-Lorazepam lorazepam - NPS MedicineWise
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The dose of lorazepam may be different for each person. Your doctor will decide the right dose for you. For anxiety, the usual daily dose is 2 to 3 mg administered in divided doses. However, the daily dose can range from 1 to 10 mg. For sleeping problems (insomnia) due to anxiety, a dose of 1 to 2 mg taken at bedtime is usually prescribed.
[PDF File] Guidelines for the Management of Agitation & Delirium
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Syringe pump driver dose 1.5mg-8mg/24 hours via continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSCI). If breakthrough dose is unsuccessful in relieving the symptoms of delirium, then a dose of Benzodiazepines should be co-administered. If a patient’s symptoms are not well controlled on regular dosing, titrate the dose up by 1.5mg every 24 hours.
[PDF File] Palliative Care Formulary - York and Scarborough Teaching …
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1. Haloperidol Stat or prn dose sc 500microgram to 1mg SD1 dose 1mg to 3mg/24hour Max dose 5mg (SD1 + prn) 2. Levomepromazine Stat or prn dose sc 2.5mg to 5mg SD1 dose 5mg to 12.5mg/24hour For specialist palliative care advice contact: Max dose 12.5mg/24hour for nausea Diluent for levomepromazine alone is 0.9% sodium chloride 3.
[PDF File] Clinical Guidelines for Tapering Benzodiazepines - CBH
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• Reduce dose initially by 25-30%. ... Lorazepam 1 mg 10-20 hr Alprazolam 0.5 mg 12-15 hr Temazepam 10-20 mg 10-20 hr . 4 February 2019 Example 1 A tapering schedule like the one below can be shared with the individual to help everyone know what to expect. Dose decreases are generally better tolerated than frequency decreases.
[PDF File] MEDICATION FACT SHEET Lorazepam
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ovider.Rare/Serious side effectsShortness of breath, trouble speaking, feeling very. tired, dizziness, or passing out.Increased heart rate, headache, memory impairment, irritab. lity, and restlessness may occur.Some people taking benzodiazepines develop a …
[PDF File] Guidance for the Management of Symptoms in Adults in the …
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8 hours after last dose. AND Prescribe for breakthrough pain* SC 2-4 hourly PRN i.e. divide new total daily SC opioid dose by 6. Give a stat dose. Review regularly If two or more PRN doses are given in 24 hours increase syringe pump dose by 30% to 50% to control pain. Increase SC PRN dose accordingly. Already on Fentanyl Patch or Buprenorphine ...
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