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Is 2 mgs of lorazapam a safe dose for surgical procedure?
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Lorazepam: The recommended dose of Lorazepam for adult for pre- op sedation is : 0.05mg/kg im or 0.044-0.5mg/kg IV maximum dose: 4mg for adult or 2mg for elderly.
Answered 6/27/2014
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Not an anesthetic: Lorazepam is not an anesthetic agent, so you would need other medications for a surgical procedure. Some doctors might prescribe Lorazepam for relaxation before the surgical procedure though. All this -- including what are safe or appropriate doses -- would be managed by your anesthesiologist. Options thoroughly discussed with you and weighed beforehand.
Answered 6/27/2014
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