Question 1

What is Lorazepam used for?

Accepted Answer

Lorazepam is indicated for: Status epilepticus.

Question 2

What routes can Lorazepam be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO, IV, IM.

Question 3

Which species have cited Lorazepam dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Lorazepam dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Lorazepam a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Lorazepam is a controlled substance under US federal law.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Lorazepam?

Accepted Answer

DEA Schedule IV. Useful in hepatic disease (glucuronidation, not oxidation). Status epilepticus treatment. Cats: may cause hepatic necrosis (rare). Sedation, ataxia.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Lorazepam?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Lorazepam: DEA Schedule IV. Useful in hepatic disease (glucuronidation, not oxidation). Status epilepticus treatment. Cats: may cause hepatic necrosis (rare). Sedation, ataxia.

Question 7

How does Lorazepam work?

Accepted Answer

Intermediate-acting benzodiazepine enhancing GABA-A receptor function. Glucuronide conjugation (no active metabolites).

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	IV	0.05–0.2 mg/kg	IV bolus, may repeat	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	IV	0.05–0.2 mg/kg	IV bolus	Moderate	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Lorazepam

Drug Class

Routes

Indications

Mechanism of Action

Side effects & warnings

Species with Lorazepam dosing data (2 dose rules)

Controlled Substance

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by a published source

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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