Ativan

American  

[at-uh-van] / ˈæt əˌvæn /

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand of lorazepam.

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Example Sentences

One night, a nurse gave him the painkiller Norco, the antipsychotic Haldol, the sedative Ativan and the antihistamine Benadryl, according to the report from the Department of Public Health.

From Los Angeles Times

For older patients, the most commonly prescribed inappropriate medicines include proton pump inhibitors like Nexium and Prilosec, benzodiazepines like Xanax and Ativan, and tricyclic antidepressants, according to an analysis of Medicare data published last year.

From New York Times

Tests showed the presence of lorazepam, better known by its brand name Ativan, in Cornell’s system along with barbiturates and the anti-opioid drug naloxone, but did not cite them as a factor in his death.

From Washington Times

I got a prescription for Ativan, and suddenly, everything became more manageable.

From Seattle Times

I got a prescription for Ativan and suddenly, everything became more manageable.

From New York Times