What is Ativan used for?

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (NDA018140). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Status Epilepticus

ATIVAN Injection is indicated for the treatment of status epilepticus.

Preanesthetic

ATIVAN Injection is indicated in adult patients for preanesthetic medication, producing sedation (sleepiness or drowsiness), relief of anxiety, and a decreased ability to recall events related to the day of surgery. It is most useful in those patients who are anxious about their surgical procedure and who would prefer to have diminished recall of the events of the day of surgery (see PRECAUTIONS, Information for Patients ).

Source: DailyMed label, set id 5fc0e987-61c9-40c4-b0d5-fcea07c8733e, version 15, effective September 16, 2026. NDC 0641-6000, one of 4 listings for this product.

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Bausch Health US LLC (NDA017794). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Ativan (lorazepam) is indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic.

The effectiveness of Ativan (lorazepam) in long-term use, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. The physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient.

Source: DailyMed label, set id 89057c93-8155-4040-acec-64e877bd2b4c, version 24, effective July 9, 2025. NDC 0187-0063, one of 3 listings for this product.