Lorazepam (Injection Route)

Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Glaucoma, acute narrow-angle or
• Lung disease, severe or
• Sleep apnea (temporary stopping of breathing during sleep)—This medicine should not be used in patients with these conditions.

• Kidney disease—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.

• Lung disease, mild to moderate—Use with caution. May make this condition worse.