Lorazepam is a chemical compound that is within the group of benzodiazepines, considered one of the most powerful drugs for the control of anxiety disorder that can be found on the market. There are various presentations for this drug, such as oral, intramuscular, intravenous, among others; trademarks vary from country to country. It is well known to have anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, amnesic, hypnotic, muscle relaxant and sedative properties, these characteristics being well known from the group to which they belong.
In addition to the aforementioned condition, Lorazepam is also administered in patients with epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, and insomnia. The symptoms that appear at the beginning of alcohol withdrawal and the collaterals of undergoing cancer treatment are other conditions that can be treated with the drug. It provides a short and long-term solution for anxiety problems, however, due to the state in which the affected person is, a harmful physical and psychological dependence can appear, cultivated over a certain period of time and the stress that it could be felt in everyday life.
The time between ingestion and complete absorption of the drug is relatively short. It is a maximum of 2 hours a high degree of this chemical is reached in the blood. Its stay in the body never exceeds 6 months and this fact does not vary in any way with the years. This binds with glucuronic acid, resulting in an inactive metabolite that is expelled in the urine. The estimated life span for it ranges from 14-16 hours, then only small remains of it can be found.
In cases of intoxication due to excessive intake of Lorazepam, it is usually observed in the difficulty of controlling movements, lack of interest, caused by the sedative effect that greatly affects the Central Nervous System (CNS). This can cause disturbances in the functioning of the body that are carried out unconsciously. The consumption of alcohol can potentiate the effects of the anxiolytic, which would bring the same consequences but with a lower risk.
