Last update 29 Jun 2024

Lorazepam

Overview

Basic Info

SummaryLorazepam, a minute molecular compound, acts as an agonist that targets the GABAA receptor. It boasts a varied scope of medical uses, such as assuaging anxiety disorders, depressive disorder, epilepsy, sleep initiation and maintenance disorders, and even catatonia in Down Syndrome patients. Initially greenlighted by Bausch Health in 1970, this drug ushers in a binding process, whereby the GABAA receptor in the central nervous system is targeted, and subsequently leads to heightened GABAergic inhibitory neurotransmission, which deftly quashes neuronal activity and thus facilitates sedative, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant effects. Despite the benefits of this medication, it is prudent to bear in mind the potential for adverse effects, which may include drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired coordination. With prolonged usage, there is a possibility of developing dependence on the drug, hence why it is indispensable to utilize Lorazepam only under the watchful eye of a competent healthcare provider.
Drug Type
Small molecule drug
Synonyms
Lora-Pita Intravenous, Lorazepam (JP17/USP/INN), o-Chlorooxazepam
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Mechanism
GABAA receptor agonists(Gamma-aminobutyric acid A receptor agonists)
Inactive Indication
Originator Organization
Drug Highest PhaseApproved
First Approval Date
Regulation-
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Structure

Molecular FormulaC15H10Cl2N2O2
InChIKeyDIWRORZWFLOCLC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS Registry846-49-1

External Link

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R&D Status

Approved
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IndicationCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
CN
10 Oct 2003
Sedation
US
25 Jul 1980
Status Epilepticus
US
25 Jul 1980
Catatonia
JP
04 Nov 1977
Anxiety
US
30 Sep 1977
Anxiety Disorders
US
30 Sep 1977
Depressive Disorder
US
30 Sep 1977
Developing
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IndicationHighest PhaseCountry/LocationOrganizationDate
Generalized anxiety disorderPhase 3
US
01 Jan 2015
Down SyndromePhase 2
US
22 Dec 2022
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Clinical Result

Indication
Phase
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Phase
PopulationAnalyzed EnrollmentGroupResultsEvaluationPublication Date
Phase 4
41
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30 Aug 2023
Not Applicable
42
(Lumbar Epidural Catheter (< 6 Years Old))
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02 Nov 2021
(Lumbar Plexus Catheter (< 6 Years Old))
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Phase 4
19
(Physostigmine)
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23 Aug 2021
(Lorazepam)
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Phase 2
93
Lorazepam+Haloperidol
(Intervention Group (Lorazepam & Haloperidol))
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30 Oct 2020
Placebo+Haloperidol
(Control Group (Placebo & Haloperidol))
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Phase 4
27
Placebo Comparator
(Placebo Arm)
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06 Mar 2020
(Active Drug Arm: Lorazepam and Oxycodone)
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Phase 2
1
(Drug: Oral Lorazepam (1mg))
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26 Feb 2020
Placebos
(Drug: Oral Placebo)
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Phase 2
-
101
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Positive
01 Oct 2019
Placebo
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Phase 4
72
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05 Jul 2019
Phase 4
121
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26 Apr 2019
(Placebo)
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Phase 3
26
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18 Feb 2019
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